The Spaniard was recruited in 2017, having previously overseen transfer dealings at Middlesbrough. He brought gems such as Raphinha and Wilfried Gnonto to Elland Road, but there were also some considerably less successful signings made on his watch.
His departure was confirmed today (May 2) and owner Andrea Radrizzani said he was “deeply saddened” by the way Orta’s time at the club had come to an end.
Following the official confirmation of his exit, The Yorkshire Post has explored his biggest hits and misses in the transfer market.
5. Izzy Brown - miss
The playmaker managed just one solitary appearance for the club. By the time he stepped on the pitch against Derby County in the second leg of the 2019 play-off semi-final, Leeds' dreams of promotions were already fading. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Mateusz Klich - hit
The Polish midfielder won plaudits for his all-action displays and was instrumental in the promotion-winning 2019/20 campaign. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
7. Laurens De Bock - miss
Left-back has proven to be a troublesome position at Elland Road and De Bock struggled after joining from Club Brugge in 2018. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Patrick Bamford - hit
The forward divides opinion at times but his goal-scoring exploits in the 2020/21 campaign helped Leeds surge into the top half of the Premier League. Photo: Bruce Rollinson