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Leeds Trinity announces 'Marcelo Bielsa Way' street update after manager's departure from Leeds

'Marcelo Bielsa Way' will remain "a permanent fixture" at the entrance to the Trinity shopping centre following the manager's recent departure from Leeds United.

Bielsa's departure from the club was confirmed on Sunday after a run of poor results in the Premier League.

But the manager, who has already been replaced by Jesse Marsch, captured the hearts of all Leeds fans - and many who call the city home.

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The 'Marcelo Bielsa Way' sign was lifted into place on July 22, 2020, after Leeds secured promotion back to the Premier League.

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And Trinity Leeds has confirmed the street name will not be removed from the entrance that links Trinity Leeds shopping centre to Commercial Street.

The move was confirmed by Trinity in a Facebook post uploaded today (Tues).

⁣"We would like to confirm that the street which we renamed ‘Marcelo Bielsa Way’ following the side’s promotion to the Premier League in 2020 will remain a permanent fixture to honour the former Leeds United manager," a spokesperson said.

"Marcelo created memories we will never forget and we're proud to continue his legacy."

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