AliousLeeds United boss Daniel Farke has expressed his desire to create “a bit of legacy” at the club as they stand on the cusp of Premier League promotion. Farke’s side will face Southampton in Sunday’s high-stakes Championship play-off final at Wembley, and the 47-year-old German has revealed the driving force behind his motivation for the winner-takes-all showdown.
The former Norwich manager, who twice guided the Canaries to the Premier League, stated: “I want to work at Premier League level because, for me, it’s the best league in the world. This is my big motivation – to work there again and to work with an exciting club like Leeds, who are very special in different ways and do things their own way.”
Farke relishes the challenge, saying, “If it would be easy, it’s not my job. I always like challenges and something where you can create something special. I was never too attracted by being the 47th coach who wins the 347th title for a club. I want to create something special and also, if possible, to create a bit of legacy.”
Acknowledging the rich history of Leeds United, Farke said, “There are some coaching legends here at Leeds United, we all know the names, and I’m far away from being allowed to be compared with them. But hopefully, in a few years, once we can really bring the club back to the Premier League and establish this club at this level, yes, I could be proud to have played a little part in its history. But before, the first step is to make sure we return to the Premier League.”
Leeds’ American owners, 49ers Enterprises, turned to Farke after relegation at the end of last season had sparked a player exodus at Elland Road. Farke had recently been sacked by Borussia Monchengladbach after steering them to a top-10 Bundesliga finish and became Leeds’ fourth manager in five months.
Reflecting on the season, Farke admitted, “Of course, I was hoping it would work as quickly as possible, but if you had asked me in September, I would have said we need a little miracle to return at the first time of asking. Right now, we have a chance. It’s a 50-50 chance. We just need to win one game, but one game against such a strong opponent is difficult. But we are highly motivated and want to go the final step in order to bring this club back right now.”
Farke reminded Leeds fans of his unwavering commitment, stating, “I signed a contract because I was full of belief that this club and these supporters and the whole community belong in the Premier League. Believe me, no one is more motivated than me because I wouldn’t have signed for any other club at this level.”
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