Massimo Cellino was given permission by the Football League yesterday to attend Leeds’ final game of the season at Elland Road against Rotherham.

Cellino’s ban from having any executive influence at Leeds does not expire until May 3, the day after the Rotherham game, but the club’s request for the Italian to watch the match has been granted.

The Football League confirmed that they had authorised Cellino to attend as long as he does so as a spectator and does not “fulfil any role that would lead to him being defined as a relevant person under League regulations.”

It is unclear however whether Cellino, still the majority shareowner and president of the club, will return to Elland Road for the first time since resigning as club president on January 23 to watch the game or attend the club’s annual awards ceremony on Saturday night, for which he has also been given permission.

When asked if he would be at the game, 58-year-old said: “I don’t know. I haven’t decided.

“The Football League say I’m allowed to go but I don’t know what I’ll do.

“I need a clear head and I need to start again with everything next week. I’m not decided.”