Marcelo Bielsa departs Leeds after three-and-half years following a poor run of form, with just one point gained from the last 18 on offer, and with the side in 16th.
A club statement on Sunday confirmed Leeds have parted company with Bielsa after ‘this season has proved to be difficult’, with just five wins this campaign.
Chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: ‘This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club. With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road.
‘He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all. The moments created, particularly in the 2019-20 season and winning promotion to the Premier League, will of course live long in all our memories, myself and the fans included.
‘However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.
The 66-year-old Argentine was appointed in June 2018 after Paul Heckingbottom’s sacking, and has led the club for more than three full seasons, ending a run of eight managers in the previous three-and-a-half years.
Adapted from Dailymail.com
