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...

5. Oostende's Jack Hendry and Gent's Milad Mohammadi fight for the ball during a soccer match between KV Oostende and KAA Gent, Sunday 06 December 2020 in Oostende, on the fifteenth day of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO KURT DESPLENTER (Photo by KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
Burnley transfer target Jack Hendry says he is unsure of what the future holds for him as he prepares for Euro 2020 with Scotland. (Various) (Photo by KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: KURT DESPLENTER

6. Battle on for Moreno
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno has been linked with a move to Newcastle United and West Ham United. (Calcio Mercato) (Photo by Michael Sohn - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Sohn - Pool

7. Liverpool set for Minamino talks
Liverpool will hold crunch talks with Takumi Minamino following international duty with the Japan international open to a return to Southampton next term. (Hampshire Live) (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images) Photo: Koji Watanabe

8. Kenny claims Meslier could be tempted to leave
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier will “definitely be tempted” if a glamorous club comes calling this summer. (Football Insider) (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan