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Marathe wants long Farke stay

Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe says he hopes Daniel Farke is manager "for years to come".

In an extensive interview with BBC Radio Leeds, Marathe discussed the German boss' role, player recruitment and Elland Road's future.

In May, Farke said he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match his ambition.

Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope, Marathe said: "I hope Daniel is here, not just this coming season but many beyond that. No-one needs to convince each other about a plan and ambition because we all have it.

"Leeds United is bigger than me, him - all of us. We have it going on a track, we just need to not have it derailed.

"We are absolutely aligned. My hope and expectation is that he is here for years to come."

Marathe warned there would be "no complacency" at Leeds this summer after the club survived in the Premier League thanks to impressive form in 2026.

Farke's punchy news conference in mid-May generated headlines as the head coach explained he wants to do more than beat the drop in future.

He pointed to a former "three-year plan" but challenged the club to show ambition in its next chapter.

Marathe added: "When Daniel and I got together three years ago and thought about how we could come together, the goal at that time was getting back to the Premier League and wanting to show we belonged. So in some ways, yes, the first chapter is complete.

"I love and appreciate Daniel's ambition. I am ambitious too. Daniel doesn't need to sell me the next three-year plan and ambition, and I don't have to sell to him. We have put the club on the right train track, going in the right direction at the right speed."

Asked what he hopes is the situation at the club a year from now, Marathe added: "Tomorrow is better than today. I just want next year to be better than this year. I am not talking about a number of points, I am talking about we continue to build."

The chairman said naming rights for Elland Road have so far not been contemplated as a revenue source. You can hear about this and his ideas on transfers in the full interview.

Listen to Marathe in conversation with BBC Radio Leeds here

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