A lot of Leeds United fans have flocked to a post from Graham Smyth as he revealed that Marcelo Bielsa is enjoying living in England and would be open to extending his stay with the Whites beyond the end of this season.
There is a link included in the tweet that goes to a piece on the Yorkshire Evening Post’s website that contains the full quotes from the Argentine ahead of Leeds’ clash with Aston Villa tonight.
Bielsa seems to be really enjoying his time in England with Leeds and seems to hint that staying for longer is possible though Smyth does not think talks on his new deal will begin until next summer.
This post from Smyth has drawn the attention of these Leeds fans who are buzzing.
So, what did these Leeds fans make of Smyth’s tweet on Bielsa?
Are you pleased with this news?
Yes, huge news
No, it doesn't mean anything
Imagine being this great man’s longest serving club???. It’s the perfect fit for him and for us. We are so so lucky. #lufc
— Ben (@benji_coops) October 22, 2020
Now that’s my kind of article. Long may this beautiful Bielsa fairytale last. MOT
— Hashtag lufc (@Hashtaglufc) October 23, 2020
First I’ve seen of this and this is music to my ears ?
— Paul ??? (@PJ82PJ) October 22, 2020
Happy days,best bit off news I’ve heard in some time MOT
— Bielsaballers leeds united mad (@aidancorb82) October 23, 2020
Bielsa has taken charge of 106 games with the Whites in which he has won 58 and he also guided Leeds to promotion from the Championship to the Premier League.
Before tonight’s game, the Whites have won two, lost two, and drawn one of their opening five league games, which could be considered a decent start.
This post from Smyth continued to draw the attention of many Whites fans.
You can’t be dropping stuff like that at this time of the night. I’ll never sleep now ????
— Jo Bedford ? (@El_Loco_Jo) October 22, 2020
I’ve been buzzing since I read this, couldn’t even sleep. Love MB so much, and he knows it. He’s ours and we are his ??? #MOT
— ?? T??YL??R ?? (@LeedSTUnited) October 23, 2020
Don’t do this to me Graham. Much more of this talk and I’ll have to subscribe
— Bobby (@bobby_wilson1) October 22, 2020
In Smyth’s piece, he describes Bielsa as a ‘cult figure‘, and judging by the reaction from many Whites fans; we think that statement is probably accurate.
The news that Bielsa might stay beyond this season has clearly excited a lot of Leeds fans, and it will be intriguing to see if the Argentine does indeed stay beyond the expiration of his contract.