Vincent Kompany proven right as Leeds United star’s transfer value triples amid Bayern Munich interest
Even though he lost Saturday’s match against his old team, Tottenham, Leeds United has a player in Joe Rodon who is ready to succeed in the Premier League and is demonstrating why Vincent Kompany, the manager of Bayern Munich, saw the star as a player of interest.
After a heartbreakingly bad two-fold near-miss in the 2023–24 season, Rodon made the permanent transfer to Elland Road in the summer of 2024, determined to finish the job of securing Leeds United’s return to the Premier League.
The 27-year-old defender, who made 98 appearances in his first two seasons under Daniel Farke, found a home in West Yorkshire after playing little at Tottenham.
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Rodon has elevated his game this season and been a picture of consistency in the centre of defence after shining on Leeds’ return to the promised land last season.
Even though the Whites have amassed a respectable eight points from their first seven games, Rodon has adapted effectively to the improvement in quality, displaying a warrior’s attitude and more than willing to support his resolve with his readily apparent attributes.
Leeds currently have a player worth at least three times that amount on the current market, even if the Whites have no intention of selling! It cost £10 million to make the move from Spurs permanent just 16 months ago.
Vincent Kompany, the manager of Bayern Munich, will be closely watching the game as the team prepares to play Harry Kane, who is undoubtedly the most effective striker in the world right now, in Thursday’s high-profile friendly match against England.
Craig Bellamy, the coach of Wales, then disclosed that Rodon has a great admirer in the Belgian, who made multiple attempts to entice him to Turf Moor while he was captain of Burnley.
“He is a fantastic football player.” I am aware that I have mentioned him several times, which is not surprising. Bellamy purred, “He has every quality that makes him a member of the Premier League.”
He’s been a huge favourite of mine for a while. As someone who has always had a deep affection for Welsh footballers, I do follow them and have kept a close eye on their development. “I’ve been eyeing this player.
Myself and Vincent Kompany wanted to bring him in when we were at Burnley. He was a player destined for that top level, as we and I have always felt. Right now, we’re witnessing that player.
Is there anything else being said about Joe Rodon?
Throughout the Premier League season, Rodon has been a mainstay for Leeds, playing a total of 630 minutes and even scored his first goal in a recent 2-2 tie with Bournemouth.
He could have scored his second goal in the very following game, but his header from the angle cannoned back out off the post due to the post’s breadth.
It is still somewhat of a mystery why he has only managed two goals in his Leeds career, but more will undoubtedly follow if he continues to find himself in those positions.
However, his efforts at the opposite end of the pitch have garnered the most praise; Farke has now disclosed that Leeds is witnessing a player at the height of his abilities and approaching ‘football maturity’.
Regarding the 54-time Wales captain’s failure to establish himself at Spurs after moving from Swansea during Jose Mourinho’s tenure, Farke remarked, “It is more difficult to play at Tottenham as a relatively young centre-back.”
“As a player, he has now developed and evolved. In my opinion, he has demonstrated in the first few games that he is capable of playing at this level, and he is a far better player now than he was a few years ago. Everything is going OK so far.
Earlier this year, Rodon, a traditional center-halves’ player, was called a warrior in an interview with Adam Pope of BBC Radio Leeds. The 27-year-old disclosed in the article that he enjoys showing up for battle. He remarked, “I’ve received more head knocks than I’d like.”
“To be honest, I try not to. It hurts. If it occurs, it does. I’m just accustomed to it now, so I suppose that’s part of the game.
Rodon is now assuming a leadership position at Leeds after winning over the supporters with his towering headers at both ends of the pitch.
“In any case, I’m usually pretty loud on the pitch, just talking to the team to try and help – to make other people’s jobs easier,” he continued.
He said, “The boss can talk to me about this, to be positive all the time.” “I’m a fiercely competitive individual. I believe that emotion and frustration play a role in that.
Yes, I am really competitive, but I believe this is true for many gamers. I am a problem of competition. “I’m not saying that negatively. It’s more of a motivational boost to put forth more effort and accomplish more.
As the season progresses, Leeds should anticipate seeing more of that, and the team will be hoping Rodon keeps getting better and takes the lead in their attempt to return to the top flight. But Kane and England are next.
Gary Neville has explained why he is “desperate” for the Whites to avoid relegation back to the Championship, while Leeds have been told they have given themselves a real chance at Premier League survival this season after being praised for four crucial strategies that were identified from their summer transfer targets.
Leeds United is reportedly planning a move for a promising Brazilian winger, according to insiders. Although, we can disclose that they are up against competition from a Premier League opponent for his services.
Although Roma clearly needs to let go of the great player, we can understand why reports in the Italian media should be taken with a grain of salt. Another player linked to a move to Elland Road is Italy international Lorenzo Pellegrini.
