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Leeds United, the English football club featuring Bulgarian international Ilia Gruev, has confirmed the departure of long-serving goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
The 26-year-old shot-stopper will leave upon the expiration of his contract in June, concluding a six-and-a-half-year spell at Elland Road. During his time, the Frenchman played a part in the team securing promotion to the Premier League twice – in 2019/20 and 2024/25, winning the Championship title on both occasions.
However, in the recently concluded campaign, Meslier did not feature for the Yorkshire club, having been displaced by Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who arrived from Olympique Lyon, and subsequently by veteran Karl Darlow.
Meslier made his Leeds debut in January 2020 and went on to play 215 matches, keeping 72 clean sheets. In the 2020/21 season, he was named the club's Young Player of the Year.
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