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'Forever a legend' - Leeds United fans thank Marcelo Bielsa as he parts company with the Whites

Leeds United have announced manager Marcelo Bielsa has left his position at the club.

Bielsa leaves following the Whites’ fourth defeat in a row as Tottenham Hotspur ran out emphatic 4-0 winners at Elland Road on Saturday.

His time at Leeds is the longest Bielsa has ever spent at any club side in his entire management career, with his spell spanning over three-and-a-half-years.

The 66-year-old transformed the fortunes of the club both on and off the pitch as he guided Leeds to promotion to the Premier League in 2020 following a 16-year absence.

In their first season back in the top-flight, Bielsa’s side earned a superb ninth place finish but with the Whites now just two points above the bottom three, Andrea Radrizzani and co have decided to part company.

Here is how fans have reacted to the news.

@Leeds_lord: Absolutely the wrong decision and the way it’s been handled is a disgrace and the fans will remember. Thank you for everything Marcelo.”

@theoriginalgus1: “Furious. Disgusting by the board to not be loyal and show faith in Bielsa after what he’s done for the club. He’s earned the right to finish the season.”

@LufcLuke_: “He made us fall in love with football again. Forever a Leeds United legend. Thank you Marcelo.”

@OliWhiteMOT93: “He made us dream. He brought us home. Thank you, Marcelo.”

@Alltheleedstalk: “Thank you Marcelo. You were an inspiration and will never be forgotten, part of our club’s history forever.”

@mattthirtynine: “Thank you Marcelo, the statement shows how valued he is. Hopefully the new manager gets people’s support. It’s not his fault we are in this position.”

@BenjaminTlufc: “Hope you showed him dignity and thanked him from every single one of us. Without him we wouldn’t be where we are now, I’m absolutely certain. He gave us all hope again, he made us believe and after everything we’ve been through that’s some achievement.”

@Plute93: “99% of fans will agree that he deserved to finish the season and leave on his own terms. Bielsa will remain a Leeds legend.”

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