While it’s true that the Spaniard rarely featured in the Premier League this season, there’s no denying his impact in helping the Whites return to the top flight, and his influence at Elland Road will surely be missed.
That's a point emphasised by pundit David Prutton too, who has been quick to praise the Spaniard following his exit.
Writing in a column for the Yorkshire Evening Post, he said: “When you look at what Pablo Hernandez has done at Leeds, he was very much one of the main attractions at the club.
“He brought a lot to the club with his background and his history and then, when you see him playing football, you see a player who can create chances and is very comfortable on the ball.
“He is the very ethos of a team player who was a vital cog as and when Leeds United needed him.
“As Leeds were moving forward from the men that came before Marcelo Bielsa, Pablo probably hasn’t got as many minutes under his belt as he would have wanted.
“But I think that is purely down to timing in terms of the timing of Marcelo coming in and the timing of life.
“This is a group of players that have been thoroughly worked and worked on and Pablo has been a massive part of that.”
We’ve gathered the best of today's Premier League transfer speculation below...

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Elland Road. (Photo by JASON CAIRNDUFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JASON CAIRNDUFF

. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 03: Akeel Francis of Falkirk vies with Kris Ajer of Celtic during the William Hill Scottish Cup third round match between Celtic and Falkirk on April 03, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Celtic’s Kristoffer Ajer will become Newcastle United’s first signing of the summer transfer window in a deal worth around £6m. (Mirror) (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol

1. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 03: Akeel Francis of Falkirk vies with Kris Ajer of Celtic during the William Hill Scottish Cup third round match between Celtic and Falkirk on April 03, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Celtic’s Kristoffer Ajer will become Newcastle United’s first signing of the summer transfer window in a deal worth around £6m. (Mirror) (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol

2. Toon eye double Chelsea loan swoop
Newcastle are hoping to successfully scour the loan market once again this time with a double raid on Chelsea for Tammy Abraham and Billy Gilmour. (Northern Echo) (Photo by Manu Fernandez - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Manu Fernandez - Pool

3. Brighton want Gonzalez
Brighton have renewed their interest in Stuttgart's forward Nicolas Gonzalez.The Seagulls are weighing up a fresh attempt to sign the versatile 23-year-old Argentina international who they were also keen on a year ago. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Pool/Ronald Wittek - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

4. Seagulls ready to sell Bissouma
Brighton are ready to sell Yves Bissouma this summer and the player favours a move to Arsenal over any other club. (Evening Standard) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt