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Patrick Bamford Nears Surprise La Liga Switch as Liverpool’s FSG Eye Getafe Takeover
Patrick Bamford has brought his seven-year stay at Leeds United to a close, and the striker is now edging towards an unexpected new chapter in Spain. The 32-year-old endured a frustrating final stretch at Elland Road, with injuries and inconsistent form overshadowing the clinical edge he once displayed under Marcelo Bielsa. While Leeds continue to battle for goals, it was clear a parting of ways was the best outcome for both player and club.
Reports suggest Bamford is on the verge of joining Getafe on a free transfer, despite the transfer windows in England and Spain already being shut. The La Liga outfit are light in attack and appear willing to take a calculated risk on Bamford’s fitness. Getafe have enjoyed a strong start to the season, sitting sixth in the table, and the move offers Bamford a chance to rebuild sharpness and reignite his career in a new environment.
Adding further intrigue, Getafe are the subject of a looming takeover by Fenway Sports Group, owners of Liverpool. Journalist Dominic King revealed on September 25 that FSG have already carried out due diligence as they push forward with their plans to acquire the Spanish club. If the deal goes through, Getafe could become a useful hub for Liverpool’s prospects, with Bamford potentially lining up alongside some of Anfield’s brightest young players sent out on loan.
Looking further ahead, Bamford has not hidden his ambition to test himself in the United States before he retires. Speaking earlier this year, he admitted that Major League Soccer has always appealed to him, both as a new sporting challenge and a lifestyle change for his family. With his wife supporting the idea, a switch across the Atlantic could still be on the horizon if his time in Spain does not pan out.
Though he served Leeds loyally, Bamford’s finishing woes became a pressing concern for Daniel Farke. As he prepares for this bold step in La Liga, the question remains whether he can rediscover the consistency that once made him one of the Premier League’s most dangerous striker.
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