Leeds star aims parting shot at club as his contract is mutually TERMINATED after seven years

Leeds have confirmed that Patrick Bamford ’s contract has been cancelled by mutual consent and the striker will leave the club this summer.

Last month, Leeds boss Daniel Farke revealed that he told Bamford he wasn’t a part of his plans for the Premier League and the 31-year-old was made to train away from the first team.

In a video posted on his own social media, Bamford said the situation was ‘too raw’ for him to reflect on immediately.

Bamford still had a left year on his contract but will now leave after seven years at the club where he won the Championship twice.

‘Right now, with the way it has come to an end and the way things have been handled recently, it's all a little bit too raw to reflect on immediately, but I think in the years to come and further down the line, I'll look back at this period of my life with nothing but joy, pride and be super happy with what I've achieved and the fact that I was able to wear this number nine shirt in front of you guys for this many years,’ said Bamford.

He added: 'The club became a massive part of my world, and I tried to make you proud by doing the most I could on the pitch and also in the community. As in any walk of life, there have been challenges, and we've had our ups and downs as the song goes, but I've always felt strongly connected with both fans and the community. But as I leave here, I'm a married man to my beautiful wife, Michaela, and we have two beautiful girls who were born here in Yorkshire.

Leeds star Patrick Bamford aimed a parting shot at the club in his farewell message

Last month, Daniel Farke told Bamford he wasn’t part of his plans for the Premier League and he was made to train away from the first team

‘I want to take this moment to thank everyone who was involved in bringing me to Leeds United, and also all the staff at the training ground and Elland Road who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Their work is not often seen by the fans, but it really does lay the foundations for all of us to achieve what we do on the pitch, they really are the heartbeat of the club. Over the years here at Leeds, I've shared the dressing room with some amazing guys. Some I can now call friends for life - to name a few Klichy, Pablo, Bill, Coops, Stuey, Kalv and the guys I’ve shared the dressing room with more recently who achieved an amazing feat last year.’

‘I’d also like to thank the managers I’ve had the chance to work with whilst here, especially Marcelo. I don’t know where the club would be without the foundations he laid. Under his guidance, I was able to achieve my dream I've had since a young boy, playing for England. And of course, finally, I'd like to thank you fans. I know at times it's been frustrating, and you've probably pulled your hair out at points as well, but together, in these seven years, we've celebrated some of the best moments in the club's recent history. I know I've still got a lot more to give and a lot more football to play, but for now, I'll see you around. Your number nine, Patrick.’

In a statement, the club paid tribute to Bamford’s contribution to a pair of Championship titles and his work off the pitch with the fans and local community.