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Meslier Departs Leeds After Seven Seasons, Errors Haunt Title Push

6/10/2026

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Illan Meslier will leave Leeds United when his contract expires on June 30.
He made 215 appearances over seven seasons but played only as a substitute five times last season.
His errors contributed to key goals during Leeds' 2024-25 Championship title campaign.
His final game was a 2-2 draw with Swansea City in March 2025, after which Darlow and Cairns also left, leaving Lucas Perri as the only goalkeeper retained.

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Illan Meslier will leave Leeds United when his contract expires on June 30.
He made 215 appearances over seven seasons but played only as a substitute five times last season.
His errors contributed to key goals during Leeds' 2024-25 Championship title campaign.
His final game was a 2-2 draw with Swansea City in March 2025, after which Darlow and Cairns also left, leaving Lucas Perri as the only goalkeeper retained.