Jesse Marsch has insisted that Chris Armas will help Leeds United "improve every day" as the club's new assistant head coach, while director of football Victor Orta is convinced that the American duo are a "perfect fit".
Leeds confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that Armas has been appointed as their new assistant head coach at the club. The 50-year-old served as Marsch's assistant from 2015 to 2018 at MLS side New York Red Bulls prior to the Whites' manager going on to take charge of RB Leipzig.
The fellow American comes with Premier League experience as well, having worked under Ralf Rangnick during the German's short stint at Manchester United last season. The club hopes that Armas will be on the touchline this Saturday for the FA Cup fourth round tie with Accrington Stanley and Marsch for one cannot wait to team up with him once again.
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"I’m delighted to welcome Chris to Leeds United," Marsch said. "He will be a fantastic addition to the staff, he brings a wealth of experience from across the world and having worked closely with him previously, I am sure he will help us to improve every day.”
Director of football Orta added: “We always have constant ideas to improve the team around Jesse and with Chris it is a perfect fit, they have both worked together in the past and he has experience of working in the Premier League.
“Chris was one of the best ever players in the history of the United States and his determination and skills will add value to our club and we are really happy he has joined us.”
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