It was a busy summer in West Yorkshire after last season’s failed promotion push as Leeds United planned for a second year of Championship football. Recruitment chiefs ensured the squad was kept competitive but the inevitable was never far away once Southampton won at Wembley, with a host of first-team and fringe players moving on.
Leeds haven't looked back much since waving goodbye to the likes of Georginio Rutter, Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville, with focus now on the current crop and what they can do. But how have those who moved on fared since finding pastures new?
Below, the YEP has taken a look at the fortunes of Leeds’ 18 summer exits, with plenty of positive starts but some not so much. Scroll down and take a look...
7. Diego Llorente
Played every available league minute since joining Roca at Real Betis and looked impressive. But gave away a penalty for handball in last week's derby defeat to Sevilla and could be set for a lengthy ban after accusing the referee of 'lying to our faces' regarding the decision. | Getty Images
8. Robin Koch
Loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt was made permanent and Koch has continued to impress with the German club, playing every available league minute. Has recently picked up a hip injury, however, so that run could end. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
9. Rasmus Kristensen
Joined Koch at Frankfurt after deciding to reactivate his loan exit clause. Recent reports have suggested the Bundesliga club could be willing to activate their option-to-buy, which could be worth up to £10m. | Getty Images
10. Cody Drameh
Joined Hull City on a free transfer and getting semi-regular football there, having started four league games and come off the bench in three more. Opened his Tigers account with an excellent finish at QPR earlier this month. Photo: George Wood
11. Kristoffer Klaesson
Already on his second club since leaving Leeds in the summer, having mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Rakow Czestochowa. Reports from Poland suggested head coach Marek Papszun expressed displeasure over the goalkeeper's physical condition, with Danish outfit AGF Aarhus tying him down shortly after. | Getty Images
12. Jamie Shackleton
Swapped Leeds for Sheffield United in search of regular football but that has not been forthcoming, with just one start and 108 minutes of Championship football to his name. Returns to Elland Road with the Blades next week. | Sportimage