Nobody wants to imagine life without Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United, but the fact of the matter is that the Argentine isn’t going to be at Elland Road forever.
The 64-year-old is certainly coming towards the back end of his career, and nobody is expecting him to stay at the club for decades, but his exit from Yorkshire could come prematurely if recent reports are to be believed.
What’s the story then?
Spanish outlet El Desmarque are reporting that the Leeds manager is a target for Real Betis as the Spanish side look for a new boss.
Of course, this wouldn’t be the first time Bielsa has managed in Spain, he did a great job at San Mames, guiding the Basque side to a Europa League final during his time at the club.
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There are scores to settle for Bielsa in Spain, but will he leave Yorkshire? One trend that has followed the Argentine throughout his career suggests that he could be on his way out.
Worrying trend
Bielsa has never ever been one to stick around at a club.
He’s left each of his last three jobs after less than two seasons, and even when he was managing Newell’s Old Boys, the club described by Phil Hay as his ‘big love’, he only stayed for 18 months.
The Argentine isn’t one to be tied down, and it’s already been predicted that he’ll leave Leeds if they aren’t promoted to the Premier League.
Even if he gets Leeds up, there’s still the chance that he’ll go, his contract is up this summer, and a third season at Elland Road would be unprecedented as he’s never managed a club side for more than two years.
Bielsa hasn’t managed in the Premier League, and it’d be rather counter-productive to leave just after promotion, but it’s almost impossible to predict what El Loco will do next, and his trend of leaving clubs early should have alarm bells ringing at Leeds.
In other news, Leeds are in more danger every passing day that one saga isn’t concluded.