Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa will be in a battle with Ernesto Valverde for the management job at Athletic Bilbao. Bielsa, who has already spent two years in charge of the Basque club earlier in his career, will be handed the role if Inaki Arechabaleta wins the upcoming presidential elections.
Arechabaleta put his campaign forward for the role earlier this week, in which Bielsa spoke and revealed his interest in the job. The 66-year-old also discussed how he had watched 90 of Bilbao’s matches from across various different age groups in preparation for his potential return to the club.
Bielsa will find out tomorrow whether Arechabaleta’s push for presidency is successful or not, as that is when the election takes place. Only a Arechabaleta win will see him be handed the reigns as if Jon Uriate or Ricardo Bakarla are victorious, then another former Bilbao manager will be appointed.
