Robinson set for Leeds move
21 May 2008 - 14:43:28
Swansea City midfielder Andy Robinson has agreed to join Leeds United when his contract with the Welsh club expires next month.
The Championship-bound Swans offered the 29-year-old midfielder a new deal, but he has opted to turn it down in favour of a move to Elland Road.
Robinson could still find himself playing in League One next season as Leeds must overcome Doncaster Rovers in Sunday's play-off final to secure their own promotion.
"Swansea City are disappointed with the news that Andy Robinson is to sign for Leeds United," read a club statement.
"Andy, whose contract with the club expires on June 30, has invoked his right as a free agent to move onto pastures new.
"Andy asked the club to wait until after Sunday's League One play-off final for a final decision on whether he would accept our current offer to extend his contract, but the club felt this an unrealistic request and imposed a deadline for Andy to make his mind up. This he did, subsequently deciding to move on.
"Andy leaves Swansea City with our heartfelt best wishes and with many thanks for his service to the club and the commitment shown by him over the years that he has been at the club."