Andrea Radrizzani interview: Leeds owner on Raphinha, Phillips, De Ketelaere and new signings

Leeds have made wholesale changes to their squad this summer with six new signings but Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips both departing. Owner Andrea Radrizzani joined David Ornstein and Phil Hay to lift the lid on Raphinha's sale to Barcelona, how close they came to signing Charles De Ketelaere and much more...

00:00 The recruitment strategy
7:14 Raphinha, Barcelona and Chelsea
10:45 De Ketelaere pursuit

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[TheAthleticFCPodcast]

Is the Leeds squad stronger or weaker than last season? 👇

[th]

Leeds fans need to show more gratitude to Radz. He's done a lot for our club

[cavslufc]

this is so refreshing to watch. You’ll never see an owner be this open and honest about his ideas. I’ve seen a lot of hate for him but he’s a much better owner than majority of the league

[TasteBudJunkie]

Andrea has the interests of our club at heart. And I can't think of a better person to build #LUFC ....High five Radz

[Futre]

I like Radz. He is honest and likable. Sure he has made mistakes....but he wants what is best for us. Which is more than you can say for a lot of owners.

[SSHHUUBBYY]

I respect what he said about feeling shame about going back to Chelsea after they already agreed a deal he is right, agents have too much power in football and Barcelona are taking the piss buying these players
when they owe so many wages, shouldn't be allowed to happen . If I was a Leeds fan I’d be happy this man was my owner he seems very open and friendly when talking about the club and serious when it comes to doing the best for Leeds and improving the club. great interview would love to see something like this with Todd boehly once this crazy transfer window is over!

[suscucumber]

What a great interview with an owner who is open about the on-goings at his club. Very refreshing to see.

[donkhuzwayo]

He speaks brilliantly. Refreshing to see an owner so informed, honest and astute.

[redfox]

this is very great interview. Very eye opening and refreshing to see this

[cyclingfox]

Feel really grateful to have such a great owner at the helm. Remember what he took over, and look where he is now. Outstanding job. Thanks Andrea.

[eugenetanned]

what an amazing interview. thank you for the insight team at Athletic. Really makes me proud to be a Leeds fan with a great / insightful / prudent owner.

[Jamiesahuc]

I love this man, Radz is a class act. He's honest and transparent with a balanced approach to business and football. As a LUFC fan I think we are very lucky to have him, and when he moves on I hope the new majority owners (more than likely 49ers) are as good.

[chelsHQ]

Fair play to Radz for doing an open interview and (seemingly) being honest. I can’t imagine many other owners doing that

[neiljones]

Great interview and a real coup for you to get this time with Andrea. He is refreshingly honest and open which is very unusual for an owner of a Premier League football club. My respect for Andrea has gone up a level after seeing this and it was already high.

[dtheory]

Andrea has brought us this far. I'm looking forward to the future

[marksch]

Nice to see an owner come out and be so honest and open, top guy Radz!

[ibrarhasifchowdhury]

Wish mufc had owners like him.He seems to be a great human being.

Leeds are really lucky.

[Smiler]

Raphina & Phillips cost Leeds £20 million, because of their stance, doing deals with specific clubs.
Both Phillips and Raphina were worth £50 million plus, and fans blamed the club for selling at a lower price.
Leeds were put into an intolerable positions by players and agents!!
Leeds had to agree fees with clubs who held the whip hand.
I am so glad Mr Radz' has confirmed this.
We move on!!

MOT!!!

[paulholdsworth]

He's got to be one of the best owners in the league. I'm sure last season was a wake up call. He will invest and structure the club in a sustainable way and I also think he will have realised Bielsa"s view of only wanting to work with a small squad is something he won't get talked into again. I like the guy and feel confident he's only got the clubs best interests at heart.

[maureentait]

At least he is letting us know what is going on in our club, , , we are happy as supporters to have him...