Leeds United’s interest in appointing Alfred Schreuder seemingly ended because of Andrea Radrizzani’s doubts.
That’s according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, who claim that Schreuder was close to becoming Leeds manager.
It’s stated that the move was so advanced that Schreuder planned to appoint his brother Dick Schreuder – current boss of PEC Zwolle – as his assistant at Leeds.
PEC Zwolle can breathe a huge sigh of relief though as neither of the Schreuder brothers are heading to Elland Road.
Schreuder was even at Elland Road on Sunday to watch Leeds lose 2-0 to Manchester United, seemingly pointing towards a deal.
Yet it’s now stated that Andrea Radrizzani had doubts over Schreuder and kiboshed the move because he didn’t think the Dutchman had enough experience in relegation battles.
Victor Orta was absolutely convinced that Schreuder was the man to keep Leeds in the Premier League but Radrizzani disagreed and the deal is off.
Alfred Schreuder would have been a risky appointment for Leeds
It’s interesting that Radrizzani wants that proven option to save Leeds from the drop.
We’re not expecting Sam Allardyce or Tony Pulis to rock up at Elland Road any time soon but maybe more experienced options than Andoni Iraola and Carlos Corberan are being pursued.
Schreuder seemingly didn’t tick the boxes for Radrizzani and it would have been something of a gamble.
The 50-year-old has spent most of his coaching career as an assistant manager, aiding the likes of Steve McClaren, Ronald Koeman, Julian Nagelsmann and Erik ten Hag.
His managerial stints have been a mixed bag; 35% win rate at FC Twente, a 39% win rate with Hoffenheim, a league title with Club Brugge and then a nightmare stint at Ajax.
There just isn’t enough consistent, proven results from Schreuder’s career to make Radrizzani 100% sure of appointing him.
A deal isn’t happen and Leeds must now go back to the drawing board in search of a new boss.
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