Report: Premier League clause inserted in Pablo Hernandez’s Leeds deal

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Pablo Hernandez signed a new contract at Leeds earlier this week.

The Yorkshire Evening Post have reported that Leeds United have inserted a Premier League clause into Pablo Hernandez’s new two-year deal at Elland Road.

The 33-year-old ended speculation over his future by putting pen to paper on a two-year deal, that will see the four-time Spain international remain at Leeds until the summer of 2020.

Hernandez said after completing the deal that he had options to return to his home country of Spain but chose to remain at Leeds where he sees unfinished business – getting the Whites back into the top flight of English football.

The report claims that Leeds have included a clause in the deal that will give Paul Heckingbottom’s side the chance to extend the former Swansea City star’s contract by another year – until 2021 – if Leeds do return to the Premier League.

A fan favourite at the Yorkshire giants, the news of a clause to further extend Hernandez’s deal is sure to delight fans,

News of Hernandez’s new deal delighted the Leeds United fanbase, as the former Valencia star continues to shine in a side that are struggling in mid-table obscurity.

This season, Hernandez has scored nine goals and created another 10 strikes in his 42 league and cup appearances, and Leeds fans will be able to watch the playmaker for another two years.