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Matty Hewitt

Leeds United supporters 'checking flights to Bilbao' after Marcelo Bielsa job declaration

Leeds United fans claim they're checking flights to Bilbao after former Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa was linked with a remarkable return to the La Liga outfit. Bielsa left Elland Road in February with the Whites teetering perilously close to the relegation zone and would survive on the final day of the season.

In Bielsa's first words since leaving the Whites, he announced his plans to return to management having left Elland Road in February this year. The 66-year-old coached Los Leones between 2011 and 2013 and managed to secure appearances in the Europa League and Copa Del Rey finals.

The Argentine is in line for a sensational return to the club, should Iñaki Arechabaleta win the club’s upcoming presidential elections which take place on Friday.

READ MORE: Marcelo Bielsa details 'dream' job as he breaks silence for first time since Leeds United exit

In an interview with Spanish media outlet El Chiringuito, Bielsa appeared keen to make a return to the La Liga club, but Arechabaleta would, of course, have to win the upcoming election first. Leeds fans have had their say on the revelation on social media.

Here's what Leeds United fans had to say:

@Dixinhio tweeted: "The fact Marcelo Bielsa is going to another club does not make me sad or jealous at all."

@Jordancbrown said: "Right…. Checking Bilbao flights, Athletics squad and how much a shirt costs."

@prostynes said: "As if I needed another reason to watch a team play football at the weekends."

@SteveFinch7 said: "This makes me so sad."

@ChanniPatel tweeted: "He looks fighting fit. Lean mean Marcelo."

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