Leeds United back up claimed to be happy at the club.
The agent of Leeds United goalkeeper Marco Silvestri has told Italian outlet Stadio Sport that he is happy at Elland Road.
Silvestri has been demoted to second choice goalkeeper this season, after veteran Robert Green was signed by new boss Garry Monk in the summer.
Leeds United’s Marco Silvestri celebrates with team mates after the penalty shootout
Silvestri had been first choice goalkeeper at Leeds under five different managers since his move to the club in 2014, but is in no rush to move on.
Quizzed whether the 25-year-old could make a return to Italy this January, Silvestri’s agent Franco Romano told Stadio Sport:
“Silvestri is happy in England. He is in his third year at Leeds, one of the most prestigious British clubs, not just the Championship, but at national level.
“They are fighting for the playoffs and he still has a year and a half contract.”
Leeds United’s Marco Silvestri saves from Norwich City’s Alex Pritchard during the penalty shoot out
While Green has been first choice, Silvestri has still managed to get playing time, helping Leeds reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
He was the hero in the penalty shootout win over Norwich City, and started at Anfield in the 2-0 quarter final loss to Liverpool.
As Romano points out, Leeds are battling for promotion for the first time in Silvestri’s time at the club, and he is just a Rob Green injury away from playing a major role.
Leaving now could become a decision he regrets, while with Green 36-years-old, Silvestri should retain hope he can still be Leeds’ long term goalkeeper.
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