Leeds United hope to bring in Marcelo Bielsa, but who will be his assistant?
Potential Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has suffered a setback in his initial plan at the club.
Van Winckel worked as Bielsa’s assistant at Marseille, and has reportedly declined the Argentine’s offer.
The suggestion that Bielsa is looking to firm up his backroom staff suggests talks are progressing very well, despite Van Winckel’s knockback.
Van Winckel is working as technical director for the Saudi Arabian football federation and is happy in his role.
Bielsa has such strong connections from his three decades in management that he should not have too much trouble finding an alternative.
But this could delay the process just a little bit, and extend the wait for Leeds fans who are waiting on an announcement from the club.
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