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Report: Celta Vigo and Girona both want Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa the head coach (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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Leeds United manager is in demand.

Marcelo Bielsa the head coach

Leeds United fans are anxiously waiting for news on manager Marcelo Bielsa’s future.

They are not the only ones. Two teams in Spain are lining him up as manager, report newspaper AS.

Bosses at both Celta Vigo and Girona have taken note of Bielsa’s situation, with his return to Leeds next season not yet officially confirmed.

Girona have just been relegated from La Liga after finishing in 18th place.

They are an interesting club of note because they are partnered with Manchester City, and took a number of young players on loan.

Marcelo Bielsa the head coach

Bielsa has a good relationship with City boss Pep Guardiola.

Celta Vigo finished in 17th, just staving off relegation, and would have La Liga football to offer. Bielsa has previously managed in Spain with Athletic Bilbao.

Bielsa is such a talented and world renowned coach that these stories are inevitable. Leeds need to get him formally re-introduced as manager for next season to help them go away.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches on during the first half during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on October 6, 2018 in Leeds,...