Leeds United duo Pablo Hernandez and Gaetano Berardi will leave the club at the end of the season.

The Whites have confirmed their departures on the club’s official website.

“Leeds United can confirm two more of our promotion heroes, Gaetano Berardi and Pablo Hernandez will sadly leave the club at the end of the season,” the statement read.

Both players played a massive role in taking Leeds back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence. They will definitely go down in the club’s history as heroes.

In a passionate post, the club added: “The club cannot put into words the gratitude and thanks we share for both players.”

Hernandez is adored by Leeds fans – here are some selected comments from Twitter:

Probably my absolute favourite post premier league relegation player, Pablo Hernandez. Thank you for everything El Mago