Marcelo Bielsa added to a different nation’s shortlist after Leeds exit

South American outlet Caracol declare Marcelo Bielsa is now one of many names on the Colombia radar – after Reinaldo Rueda was sacked. Bielsa is out of labor after leaving Leeds in early March, after 4 years.

Bielsa, 66, has returned to his native Argentina and has been linked with quite a few roles since being sacked by Leeds. The Bolivia job has been touted, as has a return to Newell’s Old Boys – the place Bielsa is a membership legend.

It is but to be seen if Bielsa will return to soccer administration in any respect, however given his intense nature as a supervisor – it’s seemingly. Colombia have determined to half methods with Rueda, after he didn’t information his aspect into the World Cup.

That would possibly show a vital think about Bielsa’s considering, with Colombia’s star-studded squad having to look at the event from residence. The report states Bielsa is considered one of numerous names on the radar for Colombia.

However, the report additionally states that his wages would possibly show too excessive – given he was incomes £147,000 per week at Elland Road beforehand. Bielsa, in fact, does have expertise of managing South American international locations.

Also on the shortlist are Peru supervisor Ricardo Gareca, Belgium gaffer Roberto Martinez and Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic.

Bielsa to Colombia? International job seemingly for Leeds legend

Given his age, and his time in England away from his household, a job as supervisor of a nationwide staff is more likely for Bielsa. It would give him extra freedom, the time to chill out in between fixtures at residence.

The Argentine boasts 10 years below his belt in worldwide administration, six years with Argentina between 1998 and 2004 after which 4 years with Chile between 2007 and 2011. One Colombia ought to take benefit, of.

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