Leeds United are already making contingency plans should Marcelo Bielsa decide to move on in future.
According to reports, Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is a fan of the Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui and he wants the Spaniard to replace Bielsa in future.
The 54-year-old Spaniard helped Sevilla win the Europa League last season and he has proven his quality at the international level with Spain as well.
Although he was wrongfully sacked as the manager of the Spanish national team, his pedigree as a manager cannot be doubted.
If he comes in as Marcelo Bielsa‘s replacement, it could prove to be a smart addition for the Premier League club.
Julen Lopetegui came close to moving to England in 2016 and he could have managed Wolverhampton Wanderers back then.
It will be interesting to see what Marcelo Bielsa decides at the end of this season.
The Argentine rarely sticks around for a long time at any club and he might be keen on a new adventure.
The Leeds United manager has already proven his quality by guiding the whites to the Premier League after a long time in the second division.
He has the best win percentage Leeds United manager and he was recently named on FIFA‘s 5 man shortlist for the manager of the year award.
Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui was on that same list as well.
Leeds United do not want to lose Marcelo Bielsa anytime soon but it is wise of them to prepare for any scenario.
