Paraag Marathe has finally broken his silence on Daniel Farke’s future as Leeds United manager and confirmed that The German will remain in charge for the 2025-26 season.
There has been plenty of speculation surrounding Daniel Farke’s future, ever since The Whites earned promotion to the Premier League. Just a couple of days after Leeds went up, reports then emerged.
Leeds were said to want a manager in the same mould as Andoni Iraola, before it was claimed that three bosses had been approached by Leeds – Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Roger Schmidt and Davide Ancelotti.
Speculation continued as Farke was constantly asked questions about his future, before remaining in the dugout while pandemonium ensued after Leeds had been confirmed champions of the Championship.
Paraag Marathe shares moment he fell in love with Daniel Farke
Marathe confirmed that Farke will remain at Elland Road ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, ending any doubts over whether Leeds will have to hire a new manager in the coming weeks and months.
Speaking to numerous sources including The Athletic, Leeds chairman Marathe has now shared the moment that made him fall in love with Farke – a moment which at the time, was actually controversial.
Farke said after the dismal 2-2 draw against Swansea that he was “100% convinced” Leeds would be in the Premier League. However, Leeds won the last six in a row and Farke managed to guide Leeds to first.
“When he told you all he was 100 per cent confident we’re going to the Premier League, after the draw against Swansea, he believed it and I love him for it,” Marathe said, as per The Athletic on Sunday.
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Marathe is all for Farke and while many felt The 49ers chief was concerned about his form in the Premier League, it is not the case at all. The photos after the Plymouth win shows they have a good relationship.
Marathe continued: “He is such a calming force. (A calming) presence would be an understatement. He’s a calming force for supporters, for players, for the club, a superpower. He has that conviction and belief.
“We stay in touch all the time. I told him privately, I’m looking forward to moving forward together. I didn’t feel like it was my time to speak because someone wanted to put out a rumour or whatever.”
With that put to bed, Farke can now work with new sporting director Adam Underwood and chairman Marathe in building a squad capable of survival. He has already said he will spend every penny possible.
