Finally, Patrick Bamford looks to have found himself a new home but it will come as a bit of a surprise to Leeds United fans after the striker was released earlier this summer.
Speaking to reporters after the pre-season friendly against Man United, Daniel Farke confirmed Bamford had been told that he was not a part of the German’s plans. Then, in August, Leeds released the striker.
Bamford has remained a free agent. Wrexham denied interest in Bamford, while there was never a chance of a reunion with Luke Ayling’s Middlesbrough. Celtic held talks with Bamford just after deadline day.
But Brendan Rodgers chose to sign his old Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho instead. Bamford has been the subject of interest from Championship clubs and MLS sides, as per The Mail, but is now off to Spain.
Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesWhen Bamford will face Mateo Joseph and Largie Ramazani
Reports on Tuesday emerged, confirming that Bamford was set to sign for Getafe. The Mail have since reported that a deal is likely to be announced on Wednesday, with a deal ready once he does a medical.
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It will see Bamford fulfil a life-long ambition of playing outside of England, but he may not have expected to join a Spanish side currently sitting in eighth place in La Liga. It will see him face Joseph and Ramazani.
Bamford will face Joseph on November 9 when Getafe go tonot Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Valencia have already played against Getafe, which saw Ramazani notch an assist on his debut in a 3-0 victory.
But Getafe will host Ramazani – who is currently injured – and his Valencia side on January 18, 2026. The return fixture against Joseph’s Mallorca takes place on May 13, the third-last league game of the season.
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When Bamford will face Real Madrid and Raphinha’s Barcelona
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Of course, Bamford will also get the chance to face Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid’s other stars should a deal with Getafe get done. He will also reunite with Barcelona’s Raphinha.
Raphinha remains an icon at Elland Road, having placed fifth in the Ballon d’Or rankings on Monday. Getafe’s last game came in the form of a 3-0 loss to Barcelona, with Raphinha laying on an assist.
Getafe host Real Madrid on October 19, immediately after the October break. That might give him time to get match ready, while the return fixture against Madrid is on March 1. Barcelona again, on April 19.