Leeds United have this morning announced manager Marcelo Bielsa has left the club. The decision has been taken following recent results, which have seen the Whites concede 20 league goals during the month of February.
Bielsa reinvigorated Leeds United, returning the club to the Premier League in 2020 after a 16-year hiatus.
An outpouring of emotion and immense gratitude has followed on social media, with supporters paying tribute to one of the club's greatest ever managers. Chairman and majority shareholder Andrea Radrizzani has issued a statement having taken the decision to relieve Bielsa of his duties at Elland Road.
“This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.
“With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all. The moments created, particularly in the 2019/20 season and winning promotion to the Premier League, will of course live long in all our memories, myself and the fans included.
“However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.
“We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I feel now is the right time to bring in a new head coach, in order to have an impact in the decisive stage of the season.
“Naturally, myself, along with everyone else at the club would like to thank Marcelo for his efforts and achievements and we wish him the very best for the future, he finished.”
