Marcelo Bielsa signs Leeds contract extension

Story By: BBC Sports

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has signed a new one-year contract extension at Elland Road.

Bielsa confirmed on Thursday that his contract situation had been “resolved” before their Premier League opener away to Manchester United on Saturday.

The 66-year-old Argentine had been out of contract with the new season starting on Friday.

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Bielsa joined Leeds in 2018 and led the club to promotion back to the Premier League in 2020 after a 16-year absence.

The 2019-20 EFL Championship winners finished ninth in their first season back in the English top-flight last term.

Speaking on Thursday, Bielsa praised the club’s hierarchy for their willingness to invest in training facilities and infrastructure, and indicated that played a role in his desire to commit to a fourth season.

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“From my point of view this is an extraordinary club,” he said.

“Leeds have made a significant contribution economically to provide the tools for a manager to prepare to be the ideal ones.”

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