Will Leeds United play in the Premier League anytime soon?
The West Yorkshire outfit are one of the biggest clubs in England and have a loyal fanbase, but they have not featured in the Premier League since 2004.
The Whites came close to finishing in the top six of the Championship last season, but they narrowly failed to make the playoffs.
Leeds chairman Radrizzani has outlined his plan to get the club back into the Premier League inside the next five years.
The 42-year-old Italian businessman has also stated that if he does get the Whites into the English top flight, then he will not sell the club.
“I am giving a maximum of five years to be in the Premier League,” Radrizzani told The Guardian. “If I try and I am not able then it is probably best for someone else to try, maybe with more resources than me.
“If I go up I’m not selling. I am young, I can stay here for 20 years and enjoy. It’s a dream; why build all of this if I then have to leave?
“If however in five years I don’t succeed … obviously there is a cycle for everything. It could be the end of the cycle if I realise I am not good for this job. Life is full of surprises but now I can’t wait to be in [the Premier League].”
Radrizzani’s plan seems sound enough and appears to be long term. Perhaps the Italian could achieve his objective this season.
Leeds have a very good squad and will be aiming to finish in the top six of the Championship this season.
The Whites will kick off their 2017-18 Championship campaign with an away game against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.
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