A lot of Leeds United fans have responded to an old tweet showing Lionel Messi talking about Marcelo Bielsa.
The Barcelona star in the video claims that he would one day like to play for Bielsa, and this has these Whites fans dreaming.
When Bielsa was in Bilbao, I remembered that Messi in an interview for an Argentine radio had talked about him.
After months of searching, I finally found it. ?
Messi, and his desire to be coached by Bielsa someday.
Ok Lio, we wait for you in Leeds.#Messi #lufc #Bielsa pic.twitter.com/yjX9OCOFz8— Juani Jimena (@JimenaJuani) March 9, 2020
I think Bielsa could bring him up another couple of levels ?
— The Boy (@johnnyboylufc) March 9, 2020
Most amazing thing is about this is Messi is probably following our progress due to Bielsa. ??
— Ash Cook (@ashcook4) March 9, 2020
So pretty much means he’s signing for Leeds next season
— Steve Gower (@stevegower86) March 10, 2020
Come home Leo
— Nashville Whites (@LUFCnashville) March 9, 2020
One fan even said QSI make it happen. This relates to an organisation called Qatar Sports Investments, who have been linked with a takeover at Elland Road in the past.
QSI make it happen
— Raaj The Raajest (@raajest) March 9, 2020
First signing in the summer @TeamMessi #mot
— Foutanga Babani Sissoko (@exdurham) March 9, 2020
Messi to Leeds this is so nailed on won going to win the treble in the first year back! MOT!
— Paul Longmate (@Paul_Longmate) March 10, 2020
If this somehow happened then my life would be complete.
— Rod (@lufcrumham) March 9, 2020
What do we think?
Messi speaks very highly of Bielsa in this video, and to us, it shows that Bielsa is highly respected by the very best in the world.
Pep Guardiola often talks about Bielsa, and now that this footage has emerged, it appears that one of the world’s greatest players (According to ESPN) also rates his fellow Argentine.
Does this video make you respect Bielsa more?
Yes
No
Of course, we don’t think there is any chance that Messi ends up at Elland Road, but the video just proves how highly regarded Bielsa is.
Leeds are currently seven points clear of third with just nine games to go, and if Bielsa can complete the job and get the Whites to the Premier League, then, in our opinion, he could be considered a Leeds legend.