Brighton & Hove Albion have activated Leeds United forward Georginio Rutter’s £40 million release clause, a move that has left Leeds fans in distress. Rutter, 22, played a pivotal role in Leeds’ push for promotion last season, recording seven goals and 15 assists in 47 Championship appearances.

Leeds had already rejected offers of £29m and £35m before Brighton met the French striker’s buy-out clause on Wednesday. With the decision now in Rutter’s hands, Leeds is scrambling to keep him after selling key players Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville earlier in the summer. Rutter, who joined Leeds from Hoffenheim in January 2023 for a club-record £35 million, has featured twice this season.

Leeds fans are expressing their fears on social media, with many believing Rutter’s departure could end their promotion hopes. Brighton, under new manager Fabian Hurzeler, is set to break their transfer record for the second time this summer after acquiring Yankuba Minteh for £33 million.

Here is the skill highlight video of Georginio Rutter.

Georginio Rutter

This season he played in total once for 90 minutes for Championship.

Georginio Rutter didn’t score any goal for Leeds United. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 11th in Championship. In the last match Leeds United lost 3-0 against Middlesbrough.

Leeds United performance and stats

Leeds United is currently 11th in the Championship with 1 points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring 3 goals and conceding 3.​

Leeds United will play the next match in Championship against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday 17th of August in West Bromwich. The prediction is Leeds United winning the match.​