🚨EXCLUSIVE : Leeds United’s Man Discusses Wage Discomfort Ahead of Contract Decision

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Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen has revealed he is sometimes embarrassed by his Elland Road pay packet compared to people he believes play a bigger role in society than footballers.

The international full-back is currently at the European Championship with Denmark, with whom he reached the round of 16 in Germany, after being on loan at Italian giants AS Roma for the 2023/24 season.

Kristensen was one of several Leeds players to exercise a release clause in his contract at Elland Road following their relegation from the Premier League last May, allowing the 26-year-old to spend the next campaign in Serie A while avoiding the mandatory the salary cut that was also written into the players’ deals with Leeds in the event of relegation.

The Dane’s club career is currently in limbo, with a return to Roma possible but far from guaranteed. Kristensen played 31 times for the Giallorossi last season, but following the appointment of new sporting director Florian Ghisolfi, it is unclear whether he will be as sought after as before

Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen has revealed he is sometimes embarrassed by his Elland Road pay packet compared to people he believes play a bigger role in society than footballers.

The international full-back is currently at the European Championship with Denmark, with whom he reached the round of 16 in Germany, after being on loan at Italian giants AS Roma for the 2023/24 season.

Kristensen was one of several Leeds players to exercise a release clause in his contract at Elland Road following their relegation from the Premier League last May, allowing the 26-year-old to spend the next campaign in Serie A while avoiding the mandatory to the reduction in salary, which was also written into the players’ deals at Leeds in the event of a relegation.

The Dane’s club career is currently in limbo with the possibility of a return to Roma on loan but far from guaranteed. Kristensen played 31 times for the Giallorossi last season, but following the appointment of new sporting director Florian Ghisolfi, it is unclear whether he will now be as in-demand as he was under the previous regime.

The obvious solution to Kristensen’s club woes would be a return to parent club Leeds, although this would involve representing the club in the Championship, which is likely to affect his selection for the national team. This summer, Kristensen has yet to feature at Euro 2024, having been forced to compete on the bench for Kasper Hjulmand during his three group stage matches.

Regarding his Elland Road salary, Kristensen said in a recent interview with Denmark’s TV Midtvest: “It’s not me who decides how much money I’m going to make. They offer me a contract and then I politely say yes, thank you. But it’s crazy that There so much money in football.

“I can be ashamed that we footballers earn so much. In fact, sometimes I am ashamed.”

Kristensen arrived at Elland Road from FC Red Bull Salzburg in the summer of 2022 and is regarded as one of Leeds’ biggest earners given his loan spell and full salary cap at Roma, meaning he did not take a pay cut after relegation, unlike much of the squad who she stayed.

Kristensen also believes that individuals working in more mainstream occupations should earn more than footballers, given their comparative impact on society.

“Actually, I don’t do anything important and it’s hard to say what I actually contribute to society,” said the 26-year-old. “The only argument I have for making so much money is that football means a lot to many people. And here in Italy, football is almost like religion.”

Following Denmark’s participation in Euro 2024, Kristensen will hold talks with the Elland Road hierarchy to decide where he will ultimately play his football in 2024/25. Brenden Aaronson has already committed to Leeds for the upcoming season, while Marc Roca has made a permanent move to Real Betis, where he spent the last term on loan. Jack Harrison has also returned on loan to Everton for a second season.

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