In the latest example of Leeds United being well run, full-back Gaetano Berardi has signed a new contract until the end of the 2019/20 season.
✍️ #LUFC are pleased to announce that defender Gaetano Berardi has signed a new 3 year contract. Read more at https://t.co/3P8ZuFfBKK pic.twitter.com/aVvzlP5Wag
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 8, 2017
The one-time Swiss international had a very good season at left-back last season, establishing himself as someone who can do the job on both flanks. He started the 3-2 win against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday but unfortunately suffered a dislocated shoulder, the extent of which is still not known.
Fully deserved, played well out of position last season, gets what it is to be 'Leeds' and always gives 100% #lufc #alaw #mot https://t.co/aj6jru1Cs7
— Mr Vlog (@LeedsVlog) August 8, 2017
The 28-year-old joined Leeds from Sampdoria in the Summer of 2014 and, despite being sent-off twice in his first four appearances, has become a very popular figure amongst the Leeds support.
Berardi told the club’s in-house LUTV: “It was an easy decision, I started to speak with the club one-month ago. I didn’t need to wait to make this decision I just needed to train to make a good impression in pre-season. I am very happy.
“After three-years I can say that this is my second home. Another important thing is my wife is happy, like me. I feel a lot of support from the fans every game.”
Buzzing Gaetano Berardi is staying. Sort of player how puts his head some wouldn't put a foot. Guys a legend #lufc
— Kirky (@kirky0110) August 8, 2017
It is the latest of many longer term contracts that have been agreed with players since Andrea Radrizzani took over control of the club.
✍️Vieira- 4 Years
— LUFCtingz (@LUFCtingz) August 8, 2017
✍️Coyle- 3 Years
✍️BPF- 3 Years
✍️Phillips- 4 Years
✍️Denton- 3 Years
✍️Berardi- 3 Years
@andrearadri #lufc
There could yet be more contract news out of Elland Road with Liam Bridcutt, Rob Green, Liam Cooper, Souleymane Doukara, Pablo Hernandez, Stuart Dallas and Eunan O’Kane all entering the final year of their existing deals. You would expect some movement on new deals for at least a couple of those players.