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Leeds director reveals how they brought Bielsa to Elland Road

The former Athletic Bilbao and Argentina manager is in his second season in the Championship, with promotion to the Premier League within his grasp

Leeds managing director Angus Kinnear has revealed how the Championship club managed to bring in one of the world’s most influential coaches in Marcelo Bielsa.

The Argentine tactician, described by Pep Guardiola as the best coach in the world, has been in England’s second tier since the beginning of the 2018-19 season.

Leeds finished 13th under Paul Heckingbottom in their previous campaign but now, less than two full seasons on, are on the verge of promotion to the Premier League.