Leeds United have confirmed the exit of Pascal Struijk to Brighton this week, as it’s confirmed the Whites had to fast-track a sale to comply with PSR.
United’s summer transfer window is all about strengthening further to consolidate in the Premier League under Daniel Farke.
However, there’s an added priority on the agenda now. The club are forced to replace Pascal Struijk with another left-sided centre-back.
Leeds United confirm Pascal Struijk exit to Brighton – Contrasting fee reports emerge
Ever since the season’s end, there’s been consistent reports suggesting that Struijk leaving wouldn’t be that much of a shock.
Heading into the final 12 months of his contract, United were at a crossroads. Either convince him to extend his contract, or we’d be forced to sell him in order to avoid a free transfer exit next summer.
Brighton are the club that have pushed through a sale at the end of June. Contrasting reports from each side of the deal mean there’s a slight difference in what the actual fee is.
Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell cites both Leeds and Brighton sources, with the former claiming it’s £18million plus £2million in add-ons, while Seagulls sources claim it’s £15million up front with £3million in add-ons.
Leeds United forced into PSR sale on Pascal Struijk – But included important sell-on clause
Such a fee for someone who has been as consistent as Struijk is a hard pill to swallow. When you see the absurd fees being spent on players elsewhere, Struijk should be going for so much more.
But, it’s clear that Leeds were in a tight PSR situation that forced our hand into selling. That’s outlined by the club’s statement on Struijk’s exit.
“Last summer, the decision was taken to keep all key players at Elland Road, to give the club the best possible chance of Premier League survival, with the expectation that player sales would be needed to remain PSR (Profit & Sustainability Rules) compliant over a three-year accounting window ending 30th June 2026.
“The club’s higher than expected 14th place finish and run to the Emirates FA Cup semi-final vindicated this decision, with the increased income and single sale of Struijk ensuring the club remains within PSR limits.”
Importantly, Leeds’ fairly underwhelming fee for Struijk is softened by the inclusion of a sell-on clause. United didn’t confirm the percentage we’re entitled to from any future sale, though.
As is typical of these clause, Leeds will earn a percentage of any profit made on Brighton’s £18million signing of Struijk. Given their track record of selling players for inflated sums, it’s a potentially smart clause to include.
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