Marcelo Bielsa He is the man who finally finished Leeds UnitedThe Premier League exile returns in 2020 after a 16-year absence from the Premier League.
The Argentine gave a generation of fans memories that will undoubtedly last a lifetime, thanks to his eye-catching style of play, making him impossible to live with, leading to their eventual promotion.
However, that was only part of the 69-year-old's success as he helped cement his place in the Whites' top flight afterwards. Achieving ninth place And it looks as if they can build towards a European place next season.
It would not last for the experienced coach, as he was eventually sacked midway through his second season in the Premier League and replaced by the American Jesse March.
Bielsa will leave the former RB Leipzig coach with an impressive squad to work with at Elland Road, highlighting the excellent work he has done in the market during his time in charge of the club.
Bielsa's best Leeds deals
One of the real reasons behind Leeds' success during their return to the top flight is striker Patrick Bamford, who has reached the highest levels.
Attacker He scored 16 goals In the promotion season, before he performs better in the next campaign, he searches A £7m fee is due Having become a full England international during 2020/21.
He scored 33 goals during his two full seasons under the Argentine, played the best football of his career and undoubtedly benefited from his appointment at Yorkshire.
Winger Crescencio Summerville may have it It appeared only nine times Under an experienced manager, he has delivered huge profits for the club in recent years after providing the goods on the pitch following his arrival in 2020.
Last season the Dutchman scored 29 goals and one assist in championshipaccordingly Gain traffic worth £25 million To West Ham United, after narrowly missing out on promotion.
However, the same cannot be said for one player who arrived at Elland Road with huge promise following his 2020 move under Bielsa.
The player who struck Leeds dump gold
Wing Ian Poveda He had high hopes of achieving success in Yorkshire next Join on free transfer From English giant Manchester City in January 2020.
he He will participate in only 20 matches During his first 18 months at the club, much of which came as a substitute, he needed game time to progress and help him live up to his potential, with Bielsa dubbing him “Enormous“During his time with the Whites.
However, his two loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool would only see him scoring goals. Four times in 36 matchesbut that was somehow enough to get him back there Daniel WakePlans for last season.
The one-time Colombia international made ten appearances during the first half of the season, before another loan spell with Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday, and unfortunately, he was once again unable to deliver – failing to find the back of the net during his caretaker tenure. .
His contract will expire during the summer, with Leeds deciding not to extend his contract after his lack of impact during his four years with the club, and he subsequently joined Second Division side Sunderland on a free transfer over the summer.
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Ian Poveda's statistics during his time at Leeds United |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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season |
a team |
games |
Objectives |
Helps |
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2019/20 |
Leeds United |
4 |
0 |
1 |
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2020/21 |
Leeds United |
16 |
0 |
0 |
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2021/22 |
Blackburn Rovers (loan) |
10 |
1 |
2 |
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2022/23 |
Blackpool (loan) |
26 |
3 |
2 |
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2023/24 |
Leeds United |
10 |
0 |
0 |
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2023/24 |
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) |
10 |
0 |
1 |
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Statistics via Transfer market |
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However, the fresh start did not work out as the 24-year-old had envisioned, It appears for only 44 minutes In the league so far and struggling to help the Black Cats' promotion ambitions.
Given his lack of form following his departure from Elland Road, there is no denying that the club made the right decision in parting ways with the striker.
His young years mean he still has many years to revive his promising career, but Whites fans will hope that does not confront them at the end of the season, with both sides looking to battle it out and get back on the pitch. The Premier League comes at the end of May.
