Marcelo Bielsa’s cryptic hint about his Leeds United future

Marcelo Bielsa says he will give Leeds United an early answer if they want to avoid the usual end-of-season uncertainty about his future, but he would advise them to take their time before offering him another year’s contract.
By Stuart Rayner
Published 22nd Feb 2021, 14:36 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2021, 14:58 BST

It seems inconceivable the Whites will not do so, such has been the job the Argentinian has done in two-and-a-half seasons at Elland Road, but modesty prevents Bielsa from acknowledging that.

Bielsa has waited until the end of each season to open contract talks, with decisions usually reached in pre-season, Chairman Andrea Radrizzani has spoken about how delighted he is with the job the coach has done.

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“If the club needs an answer before the end of the season, I will respond before the end of the season,” promised Bielsa.

Marcelo Bielsa, manager of Leeds United. (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)Marcelo Bielsa, manager of Leeds United. (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)
Marcelo Bielsa, manager of Leeds United. (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

“But if this happens I will take the time to tell them they should consider what happens in the last part of the season.

“In this case it’s possible they could say to me, ‘Okay we’ll wait until the end of the season or no, we need to resolve it.

“If they need a response prior to the end of the season, I will give it.

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“It could be interpreted as the club having more desire for me to stay than I do and that’s not the case.”

Marcelo Bielsa on his Leeds United future (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)Marcelo Bielsa on his Leeds United future (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)
Marcelo Bielsa on his Leeds United future (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

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