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Leeds united superstar: I think my presence is no longer needed am leaving£150m update shows Leeds United what Elland Road rebuild might look like

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Wed 4 September 2024 19:56, UK

The redevelopment of Elland Road has been in the pipeline for some time and Leeds United fans may just have got their first clue as to what is in store.

 

Matchday income is a vital revenue stream for Leeds, whose 37,890-capaity stadium generated almost £30m in the last financial year alone.

 

Particularly since the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers first bought into the West Yorkshire club in 2018, talk of expanding and improving Elland Road has intensified.

 

General view of Elland Road ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Portsmouth FC at Elland Road on August 10, 2024 in …

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The 49ers have signalled that this is very much still in their plans after they purchased the Elland Road site back from previous owner Andrea Radrizzani earlier this year.

 

The ambition has long been to take capacity to over 50,000, although the 49ers have suggested that infrastructure improvements may have to be deferred until Leeds are back in the Pr

emier League.Elland Road’s value extends well beyond its economic utility, but the likes of Tottenham have shown how even a moderate increase in capacity can transform a club.

 

And with Leeds under pressure in terms of PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules, or FFP), every penny they generate through the turnstiles is precious.

 

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Levi’s Stadium revamp signed off by 49ers

United States sports teams are the ultimate industry authorities when it comes to building stad

iums.Elland Road’s value extends well beyond its economic utility, but the likes of Tottenham have shown how even a moderate increase in capacity can transform a club.

 

And with Leeds under pressure in terms of PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules, or FFP), every penny they generate through the turnstiles is precious.

 

READ MORE: £23,000-a-week player now training alone after being linked to Leeds United this summer

Levi’s Stadium revamp signed off by 49ers

United States sports teams are the ultimate industry authorities when it comes to building stad

iums.