Key Takeaways:
- Patrick Bamford has been a free agent since departing Leeds United shortly before this summer’s transfer deadline
- Getafe are close to securing Bamford’s signature to reinforce their attack following Christantus Uche’s transfer to Crystal Palace
- Bamford registered 60 goals and 25 assists in 205 appearances for Leeds United, with his most prolific campaign coming in 2020-21
Bamford Closing in on Free Move to Getafe
Former Leeds United and Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is on the verge of sealing a transfer to La Liga club Getafe. The 32-year-old, who has been unattached since leaving Elland Road just days before the close of the summer transfer window, is now reportedly set to sign with the Spanish side.
Getafe’s need for attacking reinforcements grew after the deadline day departure of Christantus Uche to Crystal Palace, leaving the club without an immediate replacement. Despite ongoing wage limit constraints, the Madrid-based team is advancing negotiations and is expected to finalise Bamford’s arrival in the coming hours.
🚨 Getafe are closing in on signing Patrick Bamford, who is a free agent after leaving Leeds in the summer after seven years at the club.
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Assessing Bamford’s Leeds United Career
Bamford’s football journey has included spells at both Chelsea—where he developed through their academy—and Leeds United, his most recent club. He joined Leeds from Middlesbrough ahead of the 2018 season for a fee of €7.9m, swiftly establishing himself as a key figure as the club navigated both the Championship and Premier League.
| Club | Signed | Transfer Fee (€) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 2018 | 7.9m | 205 | 60 | 25 |
Bamford enjoyed his most productive campaign during the 2020-21 Premier League season, when he started every match and contributed 17 goals along with 9 assists. In recent seasons, his role was increasingly limited to substitute appearances, during which he scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists across 1,618 minutes. Last year, Bamford managed only 325 minutes on the pitch without registering a goal.
Potential Role at Getafe and Bordalas’ Striking Options
If Bamford regains fitness and form, manager Jose Bordalas – known for maximising the impact of experienced forwards – could benefit from the Englishman’s versatility. Getafe’s options at centre-forward are currently limited, with Borja Mayoral the lone natural number nine and Juanmi occasionally deployed through the centre.
Bamford’s arrival would offer Bordalas an additional option, particularly as top scorer Adrian Liso is set to miss future fixtures while representing Spain at the under-20 World Cup.
