Phil Hay says Leeds star could get surprise new deal, his agent was looking for a permanent exit
According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Jamie Shackleton may receive a new contract from Leeds United following his unexpected comeback at Elland Road this season with the hiring of manager Daniel Farke.
His return to Leeds is rather unexpected given that he spent last season on loan at Millwall, where he had trouble getting into the starting lineup on a consistent basis.His agency promised to look for him a new club in April.
The expected exit was long-term. Particularly considering that Shackleton’s current Elland Road contract is set to expire in June 2024. Hay, though, claims that given Shackleton’s role this season, a new contract for him is not unlikely.
Hay reported: “Shackleton, who turns 24 in less than a month, is in the last year of his contract. The club are yet to offer him an extension, although it is not unlikely that Farke will instigate talks about one.”
Hay: Shackleton could be offered new deal at Leeds United
Shackleton has done a great job. Not to mention, he excelled during preseason and whenever given the chance, though he did so in a variety of positions. the right wing, left wing, center of the field, and right back.
Incredible. Stuart Dallas, assuming he wasn’t already that. The kind of player that needs to be retained at least while we are in the Championship is the soon-to-be-dad. It is more than time for a new agreement.
In a related development:
“Embarrassing” – Cellino says Radrizzani has missed Leeds United loan payment, taking action
Two words that when combined can make Leeds United supporters shudder are as follows: Cellino, Massimo.
The Italian businessman and unending “character” had an, um, interesting time running the team. He interfered with the selection of the team, made personal transfers, set players against the team, and caused all kinds of drama before selling his shares to Andrea Radrizzani and leaving.
Leeds performed slightly better under the second Italian, returning to the Premier League as a result. However, things would soon go south, and the Whites were demoted to the Championship last season.
Radrizzani left right away, and he’s already establishing a new football life at Sampdoria. There is, however, a Massimo Cellino-shaped snag.
After speaking with Gazzetta dello Sport, the Brescia manager wrote a headline that read: “Cellino and Radrizzani’s debt «I’ll seize Samp’s shares”” on Thursday.
For Leeds United supporters, this drama will undoubtedly be at least moderately humorous. Cellino’s contention that he hasn’t received payment on time for all of the financial arrangements he negotiated when he left Elland Road appears to be the root of the problem.
An old loan that must be returned in yearly installments is at risk, according to Gazzetta. Given that the 2023 one would not have been honored in time, Cellino and his attorneys considered taking the extraordinary step of seizing Sampdoria’s stock.
It seems to be connected to the €9.6 million loan Radrizzani allegedly obtained from Cellino to purchase Elland Road.
Cellino thinks Radrizzani used Elland Road as collateral for the purchase of Sampdoria, but even if that’s not the case, the loan still has to be repaid at a specific rate each year, and it’s alleged that a payment has been skipped.
In keeping with his persona, Cellino is recorded as having said:
“Even in the past there was no punctuality, now the 2023 instalment expired on August 31st. I made myself heard and I get no answers. That money is needed for my Brescia.
“How can Radrizzani buy a prestigious club like Samp to rehabilitate if he can’t even pay his old debts relating to Leeds? An embarrassing thing! I have to protect myself and Brescia and for this reason my lawyers are evaluating whether it is possible to take action against Sampdoria’s shares, provided they are in his name.”
