Leeds United sack Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds United have confirmed that Argentine Marcelo Bielsa has stepped down as the club’s manager after three and a half years.

The English cast is full of praise for the one who was their head coach since June 2018, stating that “he transformed the fortunes of the team and that in his first season he led them to the playoffs of the Championship”.

In his second campaign, the statement continues, “Bielsa succeeded where previous ones had failedguiding the club to the Championship title” with a difference of 10 points and achieving promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years”.

“In the club’s return to the top flight, Leeds finished ninth, securing the most points by a newly promoted side in the Premier League since the 2000/01 campaign,” it adds.

On the other hand, “this season has proven to be difficult and the team has registered only five victories in the Premier League.”

Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: “This has been the most difficult decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United.taking into account all the success that Marcelo has had at the club”.

“Under Marcelo, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times came back to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to all of us. The promotion will remain for a long time in the memory of the fans”, continued Radrizzani.

The Leeds chairman added: “However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now to secure our status in the Premier League. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations”.

The director of football, the Spaniard Víctor Orta, added that “since he arrived at Leeds United, Marcelo has had a huge impact on the club, on a scale that I had not seen before.”

“He has created a legacy, overseeing major infrastructure improvements at Thorp Arch, bringing fans and players together, and providing a clear path for young players to transition into the first team,” added Orta.

“It is disappointing that his time had to end this way, given the special moments we have enjoyed in recent years, which have been some of the best of my career. but we can’t hide from the recent results”, concluded Victor Orta. (D)