Leeds United appoint Jesse Marsch as new head coach
Leeds United has announced the appointment of Jesse Marsch as their new head coach, pending international clearance.
The 48-year-old American replaces Marcelo Bielsa, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday morning after nearly four years at Elland Road.
Marsch has signed a contract until June 2025 and will be in charge of Saturday’s Premier League match at Leicester City.
Speaking about his appointment, Marsch said: “One of the things I love about this team right now is their commitment, no matter how tough the games have been, playing to the end, fighting for each other, never stopping, giving it their all. what they have for each other in every moment.
“This mentality, this mentality of playing for the fans, fighting for the fans, fighting for each other. This is what I love.
“I just want to help carry the torch to the next phase and understand that everything that has been done has laid an incredible foundation and coming into this moment I just want to try and do everything I can to help bring the club to the top. “. next phase of our history.
“I think my style of play, my aggressiveness, the desire I have for teams to be intense and run and make things difficult for the opposition fits with what has been done here for the last three and a half years.
“It will be a huge challenge to do it in a short period of time and make sure we evolve in a way that can be successful for whatever the future may bring, but do it now.”
In a statement on the club’s official website, Leeds director of football Victor Orta said: “We are delighted to welcome Jesse to the club and excited for him to guide us through this new chapter.
“Jesse is someone who we identified several years ago during his time at Red Bull Salzburg and we believe that his philosophy and style of football aligns with that of the club and will suit the players very well.
“We have a long-term plan and we firmly believe that he can take Leeds United to the next level and we are excited for what the future holds.”
Marsch began his managerial career with MLS’s Montreal Impact, before being dropped by the Red Bull franchise, moving to the New York Red Bulls for three years and then winning two Austrian Bundesliga titles with Red Bull Salzburg between 2019. and 2021.
The American was then appointed head coach of German team RB Leipzig in July, but was fired just six months after winning just seven of his 21 games in all competitions.
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