Leeds are on the verge of saying a brand new contract for Marcelo Bielsa to information them into what the membership hopes can be a Premier League period.
The Argentine lastly ended the membership’s 16-year exile from the top-flight by masterminding their promotion from the Championship final season.
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Bielsa’s contract at Elland Highway expired on the finish of the marketing campaign, however membership chiefs are determined for him to remain.
And following a breakthrough in talks, talkSPORT understands a brand new deal for the 65-year-old can be introduced shortly.
That can be music to the ears of Leeds followers, who’ve a deep reference to the person who introduced them again to the Premier League.
Bielsa, nicknamed ‘El Loco’, is already a legend in Yorkshire due to his high-octane philosophy and wacky character.
Jermaine Beckford explains his ‘obsession’ with Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa
From blue buckets to powerpoint displays, Bielsa has endeared himself to the Leeds trustworthy and turn out to be one thing of a cult hero.
Former Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford just lately informed talkSPORT: “He is an outstanding individual. He doesn’t take a look at soccer the identical manner any regular individual does.
“He’s obsessive about soccer, he’s obsessive about techniques, he’s obsessive about getting it proper each alternative he will get.
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“He doesn’t depart something to probability.
“You may see the frustration when someone doesn’t take note of his factors.
“He’s obtained these ideas in his thoughts and no person can inform him anything – as a result of he’s a genius.”
