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Report shares reason behind delay in Marcelo Bielsa signing Leeds United contract

Marseille's Argentinian head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) and Marseille (...
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Leeds United appear to have finally agreed terms with Marcelo Bielsa, but there is a reason behind the delay.

Marseille's Argentinian head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) and Marseille (OM) on April 12, 2015 at the Chaban-...

According to the Daily Mirror, Marcelo Bielsa’s move to Leeds United has been delayed as he has been wanting full control over the club.

Leeds have been in discussions with Bielsa for weeks now, but they finally seem to have made a break through.

The BA Times claim that Bielsa has put pen to paper to sign a deal at Leeds, with the move looking likely to go through in the near future.

Marseille's Argentinian head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on prior to the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Malherbe de Caen on August 8, 2015 at the...

The negotiations have been protracted because Bielsa has reportedly demand full control at Leeds.

Not only does the Argentinian boss want to dictate the club’s playing style, but he also wants full control over transfers.

LOSC Lille coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on before the pre-season friendly match between Atalanta BC and LOSC Lille at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia on July 26, 2017 in Bergamo, Italy.

Leeds have given Victor Orta permission to bring in the players in recent times, but Bielsa wants all players to be his choice.

Leeds’ decision to bring in Bielsa has created great excitement around Elland Road, with most Whites fans now optimistic for next season.