{"id":299225,"date":"2025-07-28T19:14:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/299225\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T19:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:14:18","slug":"igor-paixao-to-sign-five-year-contract-after-improved-leeds-united-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/299225\/","title":{"rendered":"Igor Paixao to sign five-year contract after improved Leeds United bid"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Igor<\/p>\n

(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)<\/p>\n

\"Rahul <\/p>\n

Mon 28 July 2025 17:59, UK <\/p>\n

Leeds United have been chasing Igor Paixao this summer, and a deal has now been agreed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Feyenoord winger was outstanding in the Eredivisie last season, and Paixao<\/a> subsequently attracted interest from several clubs.<\/p>\n

Leeds<\/a> are keen on signing a winger after the departure of loanee Manor Solomon, and the Brazilian would arguably be an upgrade on the Tottenham attacker.<\/p>\n

However, Paixao will no longer head to Elland Road<\/a> this summer, as Daniel Farke has now been handed a huge blow.<\/p>\n

\"IgorPaixao was of interest to Leeds (Credit: Imago)Marseille agree Paixao transfer despite improved Leeds offer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leeds were battling with French giants Olympique Marseille for Paixao\u2019s signature, but despite returning to the Premier League<\/a>, they have now lost the race.<\/p>\n

Fabrizio Romano<\/a> has now reported via X (28 July) that Paixao will join Marseille after an agreement was reached with Feyenoord, and this comes after Leeds made an improved bid to sign him.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"LeedsPaixao\u2019s stats in all competitions last season. (Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n

It is claimed that Paixao was more keen on Marseille rather than a move to Elland Road, and this has facilitated the agreement, with the 25-year-old set to sign a five-year deal in France.<\/p>\n

This is a massive blow for Leeds, who had earmarked Paixao as a key target, and they will now need to find an alternative quickly.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1949871575152443663?t=SiVGBILzc1MbPjsxDw-VnQ&s=19Leeds could return for Solomon after Paixao blow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Losing out on Paixao could mean that Leeds return to sign Solomon<\/a> from Spurs, with the winger\u2019s future currently unclear.<\/p>\n

While he did impress in the Championship<\/a> last season, many fans would be underwhelmed if Solomon\u2019s return is the only winger signing the club makes.<\/p>\n

It is questionable if Solomon can make the step up to the Premier League, and going from a high-profile signing in Paixao to a return of a former loanee would be disappointing.<\/p>\n

Leeds were hoping to sign Paixao soon, with the season starting within a few weeks, but they will now need to move quickly to seek out an alternative winger after losing this public transfer battle.<\/p>\n

Paixao scored 18 goals and provided 19 assists last season, and it is unlikely that the Whites will find someone with that level of output under their belt.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the MOT Leeds News WhatsApp channel<\/a> and turn on notifications to have all the latest, breaking Leeds United news sent straight to your phone.<\/p>\n

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