Leeds fans stunned by Liam Cooper transfer twist after source's reveal

Leeds United fans have been left stunned after Liam Cooper agreed a deal to sign for CSKA Sofia after leaving the club earlier this summer.

Football Insider revealed on 10 September that Cooper is set to join CSKA Sofia in the coming hours after reaching a full agreement.

A medical took place in England before the centre-back travelled to Bulgaria to complete the formalities of the deal after agreeing to a two-year contract.

He had been looking for a new club since his contract at Elland Road expired at the end of last season, leaving him free to explore his options.

Multiple clubs across the Championship and the EFL had considered making a move for the 33-year-old, but he has shocked fans by making the move abroad.

After just under ten years at Leeds, Cooper will now call time on his playing career in England, and fans have sent emotional messages to bid him farewell.

The former Leeds captain had seen a drastic reduction in his playing time in recent years, but will be a regular feature for Sofia, who will compete in this year’s Europa Conference League.

Leeds United fans send Liam Cooper message after CSKA Sofia deal

Cooper was one of 19 players to leave Elland Road in the summer following their failure to secure promotion back to the Premier League last season.

After making just 15 league appearances last season, it became clear that he no longer had a role to play under Daniel Farke despite his influence in the dressing room.

Fans have now taken to social media to express their surprise at the defender making the move to Bulgaria rather than staying in England.

Others sent emotional farewell messages, thanking him for his time at Elland Road.

In other news, transfer news has emerged as Galatasaray plan to sign Max Wober this week.

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