The Italian formerly worked as a sporting director for Massimo Cellino.
Leeds United CEO Ben Mansford has been speaking about the role that Italian Francesco Marrocu currently has at the club.
The sporting director has long been linked with taking up a role in the Leeds United hierarchy. In the summer it was reported he was set to become the club’s new director of football. A month ago the Daily Mail reported that he had been attending training throughout the season and keeping an eye on Garry Monk’s sessions as he assesses the current first-team squad.
General view inside the stadium before the game – Elland Road
Marrocu has worked under controversial Leeds United chairman and owner Massimo Cellino previously at Cagliari and left Ascoli in June.
Mansford was speaking to BBC West Yorkshire Sport yesterday when he had this to say on the matter of Marrocu – clearly confirming he was not yet employed by Leeds:
“He is around, but not a formal part of the club currently.
“If that changes we will let you know.”
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino watches from the stands
The situation is certainly an odd one – given that Marrocu appears to just be observing Leeds with no apparent employment.
It certainly appears as though Marrocu is some sort of option for Cellino at Leeds – in what capacity remains to be seen.
Leeds fans will just hope any changes to the club’s structure do not interrupt what is looking like a winning formula at present.
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