Javi Gracia will be in the Leeds dugout against Southampton on Saturday after being granted a work permit.
The Spaniard was announced as the new Whites head coach on Tuesday but had been unable to take training this week as he awaited his visa.
It was unclear whether Gracia would be cleared in time to take charge of his first match this weekend.
But Leeds announced on Friday that the 52-year-old’s visa has been confirmed and he is now free to start his job.
More to follow.
