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title: "Leeds: Journalist talks up new deal for Pascal Struijk"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-10-23T17:45:39Z"
modified: "2022-10-23T17:45:39Z"
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# Leeds: Journalist talks up new deal for Pascal Struijk

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) defender Pascal Struijk signing a new contract at Elland Road would be great news for the club, according to transfer expert Dean Jones.**

### The Lowdown: New deal for Struijk

The Whites have had a difficult start to the 2022/23 [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) season, with a number of players either injured or underperforming, but Struijk isn’t of them.

The Belgian has been a reliable figure for Jesse Marsch, often being used in an auxiliary left-back role and making [nine league appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/355609/Show/Pascal-Struijk) to date.

Recent [claims](https://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=409695) from Struijk have suggested that he could be open to signing a new deal with Leeds in the near future, with his current contract [expiring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pascal-struijk/profil/spieler/410708) at the end of next season.

### The Latest: Journalist positive about news

Speaking to [*Give Me Sport*](https://www.givemesport.com/88073383-leeds-need-29k-a-week-star-to-commit-future-at-elland-road), Jones was positive about the 23-year-old extending his stay at Elland Road:

> “Leeds fans have always liked the commitment he has shown. He’s always been a very good performer.
>
> “I think this is what the club needs right now – players who are committing to them.”

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### The Verdict: No-brainer for Leeds

A new deal for Struijk makes complete sense, considering he has become a key figure under Marsch and been [described](https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-makes-massive-struijk-claim-and-reveals-whats-amazing-about-leeds-youngster/) as ‘very important’ by former Leeds striker Noel Whelan.

His versatility has shone through at left-back in the absence of Junior Firpo and Stuart Dallas, and at 23, his peak years should still be ahead of him.

It would be a big blow if Leeds now allowed Struijk’s contract to run down without extending his stay, with the defender someone who should be viewed as a long-term hero.