LEEDS, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Mateo Joseph of Leeds United appears dejected following the crew’s defeat in the course of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Spherical match between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Street on February 08, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Pictures)
Final week, Leeds finalised the departure of Mateo Joseph, who joined La Liga aspect Mallorca on a season-long mortgage. The 21-year-old had been strongly linked with a transfer away from Elland Street all through the summer season, and a return to his native Spain was finally accomplished.
Joseph made his debut for Mallorca over the weekend of their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona, approaching as a half time substitute. And though that was a troublesome first match for him again in Spanish soccer, he’s having fun with life again within the nation of his start.
Mateo Joseph opens up on being sad at Leeds
In an interview with The Athletic (through LeedsUnited.Information), Joseph has revealed that he’s having fun with himself much more at Mallorca in comparison with his final couple of years at Elland Street.
“Right here (at Mallorca), they gave me the sensation of being very shut, very trustworthy individuals, individuals who trust in me. I’m very proud of the boldness they’ve in me. My mother and father are very comfortable.
“The final two years have been very powerful. My mother and father observed that I wasn’t having fun with soccer at membership degree. Now, they inform me they see me otherwise, they see me smiling, extra excited. They’re very comfortable.”
Though Joseph continues to be contracted to Leeds, there’s each likelihood that he has already performed his remaining match for the membership. It will be no shock to see him depart on a everlasting foundation in 2026, whether or not that be to stay at Mallorca or one other membership – most definitely in La Liga. Regardless, his feedback might make it more durable for him to return.
