Bielsa 'very close' to signing new contract, says Leeds chief


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  • Thursday, 20 Aug 2020

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Leeds United v Charlton Athletic - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - July 22, 2020 Leeds United players and manager Marcelo Bielsa celebrate winning the Championship and promotion to the Premier League, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Leeds United are confident coach Marcelo Bielsa will extend his contract with the Yorkshire club, chief executive Angus Kinnear said on Thursday after the Argentine's initial two-year deal expired following their promotion to the Premier League.

After falling at the playoff hurdle last year, Leeds earned automatic promotion to the top flight after winning the second-tier Championship this year.

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