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title: "Leeds United: Beren Cross drops Kiko Casilla exit claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-05-21T20:35:40Z"
modified: "2022-05-21T20:35:40Z"
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# Leeds United: Beren Cross drops Kiko Casilla exit claim

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) journalist Beren Cross believes Kiko Casilla will leave the club in some capacity during the upcoming summer transfer window.**

### The lowdown: Bielsa signing

Signed as a free agent from Real Madrid in 2019, the experienced goalkeeper made [62 outings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kiko-casilla/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/27486) for Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa before falling out of favour.

Since then, despite being hailed as a [‘complete player’](https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1085879702596681728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1085879702596681728%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportslens.com%2Fnews%2Fmarcelo-bielsa-lavishes-praise-on-leeds-signing-kiko-casilla%2F) by Bielsa upon completing his switch to Elland Road, the veteran shot-stopper has [been shipped out to Elche](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/28344/kiko-casilla-makes-elche-loan-move) on a season-long loan deal.

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Due to return to Yorkshire in the coming weeks and with [another year](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/leeds-united-fc/kiko-casilla-49615/#:~:text=Current%20Contract,cap%20hit%20of%20%C2%A31%2C670%2C000.) to run on his contract, one reputable journalist has shed some light on the Spaniard’s situation…

### The latest: ‘Highly likely’

Answering questions as part of a Q&A for [Leeds Live](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-loanee-fates-49ers-24009276), Cross addressed what could happen next for Casilla as part of a broader question about the fringe players in the squad.

He said: “Casilla has another year on his Leeds deal, but he has already said he never expects to play for Leeds again after moving to Elche. A sale or loan is highly likely for the goalkeeper.”

The [one-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kiko-casilla/nationalmannschaft/spieler/27486/verein_id/3375) Spain international [indicated](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/kiko-casilla-resigned-to-leeds-united-farewell-being-permanent-3324024) that his ‘intention is to stay in Spain’ back in July 2021.

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### The verdict: Cut ties

Many of even the most devoted Leeds faithful might’ve been forgiven for forgetting Casilla was still a member of Jesse Marsch’s extended squad.

Having made only [15 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kiko-casilla/leistungsdaten/spieler/27486) in Spain this season Casilla looks to be heading towards the twilight of what has been a [trophy-laden career](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kiko-casilla/erfolge/spieler/27486) having been a part of three UEFA Champions League trophy wins.

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Regardless of the prospect of continued Premier League status at Elland Road and Illan Meslier’s future as a result, Director of Football Victor Orta, who played a [significant role](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/kiko-casilla-probed-leeds-return-thanks-victor-orta-message) in bringing the stopper to the club, should be looking to offload Casilla and in turn take some wages off the bill if possible.

***In other news: [Orta now eyeing transfer move for exciting winger even if Leeds are in the Championship.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-transfer-update-japhet-matondo/)***