Sam Byram is sending a determined message to Leeds United fans ahead of the upcoming Championship campaign, providing motivation for the club’s new promotion bid. The former Whites Academy graduate made a return to Leeds last summer after leaving Norwich City, coming agonizingly close to helping his team secure a Premier League return. Unfortunately, a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the Championship play-off final dashed those hopes, leaving Leeds with another shot at promotion next season.
Although Byram’s future with the club was uncertain due to his one-year deal, Leeds has decided to extend the 30-year-old’s contract for another year. Byram is thrilled to be back with the team but acknowledges the pain of the play-off final loss will linger for a while. However, he believes that using that disappointment as motivation can fuel Leeds’ desire to secure promotion in the upcoming season.
Reflecting on last season, Byram expressed the team’s determination to learn from their mistakes and use the heartbreak as motivation moving forward. Despite the disappointment of missing out on promotion by a narrow margin, Byram is optimistic about Leeds’ chances this season, urging his teammates to channel their frustration into a successful promotion bid. With a solid foundation from last season, Byram is confident that Leeds can build on their accomplishments and achieve their goal in the upcoming campaign.
