Leeds make Daniel Farke's decision after the manager's future hangs in the balance following final play-off defeat

DANIEL FARKE will remain at Leeds next season and has the full support of the club's owners.

SunSport understands that the board is nevertheless fully behind the German manager Sunday 1-0 final defeat in the championship play-offs against Southampton.

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Farke, 47, has been promoted to the Prem twice as Norwich boss.

And his Leeds side became the first team in the history of the championship not to rise by 90 points.

Club chairman Paraag Marathe wrote an open letter to fans yesterday saying: “While we have not been able to achieve our ultimate goal of earning promotion this season, I would like to thank you all for your continued support of the club and the squad throughout the campaign.

“Daniel and the team achieved an impressive 90 points, which is a fantastic achievement that should not be overlooked.

“Congratulations to Ipswich Town and Leicester City for their almost historic points total, which earned them automatic promotion, and to Southampton for pushing through the Play-Offs.

“We go into this summer with the main aim of putting ourselves in the best position to challenge for promotion next season.

“I can promise you that as we regroup, we will be consistent in our approach to working with a well-considered strategy to put the most competitive team on the field.

“Above all, your collective energy and passion at Elland Road, and traveling with the squad, will be vital to our next campaign.

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“You are the best supporters in the world and we felt that in every match this season.

'I look forward to seeing you all again at Elland Road soon.'

A consequence of Leeds' inability to go up could be a devastating fire sale this summer.

The club owes almost £190 million in transfer fees after making an operating loss of £106 million.

And SunSport gets it Crysencio Summerville has a target of £40 million for Chelsea and Liverpool.

Archie Gray, Georginio Rutter, Ethan Ampadu and Willy Gnonto are also drafted by Premier League teams.