The broad structure of the deal has been agreed, although the remaining formalities must be completed before the extension can be signed. The Athletic first reported the development, while Leeds have declined to comment publicly.
Farke’s current contract is due to expire at the end of this season, and his future has been a recurring subject at news conferences since the campaign began. The German has consistently played down the urgency of negotiations, pointing instead to the security provided by his existing terms.
“I wanted to speak in September about this topic, our next international break,” he said in August. “I’m not thinking for one second about my contract.
“I am under contract and for a manager normally at Leeds United, if you can last three months you’re on a good path. I’m one of the longest-serving managers already for Leeds United in the last three decades.
“My contract expires in more than 10 months, so we have more than enough time.”
The reported agreement follows months of discussions between Farke and the club’s senior management. Managing director Robbie Evans said last month that Leeds wanted to maintain the long-term project under the manager, whose work has helped establish the club back in the Premier League.
“Daniel’s done a fantastic job here and we’re thrilled with the last couple of seasons. We want to keep it going, keep building the long-term project. And so we were trying to find a solution with him long-term,” Evans said.
“As for the contract discussions themselves, Daniel and I, Daniel’s team and I, have had really good chats for the last three months and we’re all on the same page as far as what we want to accomplish: the long-term project. We simply haven’t got the deal done yet, but we’re working towards a solution.”
Farke joined Leeds in July 2023 on a four-year contract after leaving Norwich City. His first season ended in disappointment when Leeds lost the Championship play-off final to Southampton, having missed out on automatic promotion.
The following campaign brought a different outcome. Leeds won the Championship title with 100 points, securing their return to the top flight after two seasons away.
Farke then guided the club to 14th place in the Premier League last season. A strong finish helped consolidate their position, with Leeds losing only five of their final 25 league matches.
That progress has strengthened the case for continuity as the club seeks to build on its return to the top division. The reported extension would give Farke a longer period to develop the squad and pursue the club’s ambitions without the uncertainty of a contract expiring next summer.
The deal is not yet final, and the paperwork still needs to be completed. But the agreement in principle represents a significant step towards keeping the manager whose work has taken Leeds from the Championship back into the Premier League and through their first season back among the elite.