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The two key reasons why Bournemouth avoided former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa

Former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa had been linked with the vacant Bournemouth job over the past few weeks but has now been ruled out as the club has chosen to stick with interim boss Gary O'Neil.

The 57-year-old's last role was a four-year stint with the Whites which ended back in February after he left them in 16th place - leaving current Whites boss Jesse Marsch to keep them up on the final day of the season.

After reportedly turning down multiple job offers in his home country of Argentina, Bielsa was rumoured to be in line for the Bournemouth seat after Scott Parker's dismissal just four games into the season.

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