Joe Rodon has posted a message on Instagram to Leeds United supporters for the first time since his return to the club.
Rodon sealed his move back to Elland Road on Tuesday morning as part of the deal that took Archie Gray in the opposite direction to Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite the heartbreak surrounding Gray’s exit, Rodon’s return was a real blow softener for Leeds after such a fine season on loan from Spurs in 2023/24.
Leeds’ squad were back at Thorp Arch for pre-season testing on the same day Rodon’s signing was announced, but the Welshman has not yet joined up with the rest of his teammates.
Rodon has been away on an individual training camp in Las Vegas but you would imagine Daniel Farke will be keen for him to begin his pre-season at Leeds as soon as possible.
Ampadu gives three-word reaction to Rodon return
Rodon had been Leeds’ top target throughout the early weeks of the summer and once it became clear he was going to be used in the Gray deal, there was only one winner.
Leeds beat off Premier League competition from the likes of Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Brentford in order to sign him, with a return to Elland Road always his priority.
Given the interest elsewhere, it is a real statement of intent from Leeds to have managed to bring him back and writing on Instagram on Thursday night, Rodon has finally broken his silence.
Rodon’s message to supporters has echoed the reports that have been in the press in recent weeks regarding the fact he has found himself a home at Leeds.
He said: “So happy to be back at this great club! I’ve always felt so at home here and I’m looking forward to a big season!”
Ethan Ampadu is among those at Leeds to have given his reaction to Rodon coming back, and it would be fair to say he is happy to reunite with his Wales teammate once again.
Connor Roberts could follow Rodon to Leeds
Former loanee Connor Roberts was among the players to react to Rodon’s return earlier this week under Leeds’ official announcement on Instagram.
Leeds are also interested in bringing Roberts back and Rodon’s brother Sam may well have hinted the 28-year-old could be next.
Roberts is back at Burnley following the end of his loan at Leeds but it remains to be seen what they plan to do with him, having signed a new right-back, and still being without a manager.
But Rodon’s brother sent him a three-word message to give Leeds fans hope he will be re-joining the club. He wrote: “You next Robs.”
