Jamie Shackleton’s departure from Leeds United has prompted reactions from his former teammates on social media.
The player announced his exit from Elland Road and subsequent move to Sheffield United through Instagram posts on July 4th.
Several current and former Leeds players have responded to this news.
Pascal Struijk offered a brief message of support, saying, “All the best bro.
” Meanwhile, Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper shared more extensive sentiments.
Ayling, now with Middlesbrough, praised Shackleton’s accomplishments at Leeds, wishing him well in his future endeavors.
Cooper expressed gratitude for their time together, commending Shackleton’s dedication to the club and hoping for his continued success.
Leeds United is undergoing a significant restructuring following their failure to secure promotion to the Premier League after a playoff loss to Southampton at Wembley.
This has raised concerns about potential departures of key players like Crysencio Summerville, Wilfried Gnonto, and Georginio Rutter.
The process of player movement has already begun, with Archie Gray’s transfer to Tottenham causing disappointment among Leeds supporters.
While Joe Rodon’s arrival as part of that deal offered some consolation, Shackleton has now left on a free transfer.
Given Shackleton’s limited playing time under Daniel Farke last season, his decision to move makes sense from a personal perspective.
While fans may be frustrated by the loss of academy products, Shackleton’s departure is likely to have less impact than Gray’s, considering his free transfer to Sheffield United.