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'Everything has been sorted' - Bielsa confirms he will manage Leeds in Premier League after contract talks

Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed, ahead of Leeds United's first game back in the Premier League, that an agreement is in place for him to stay on as head coach at Elland Road.

The 65-year-old masterminded Leeds' return to the top-flight after a 16-year absence by winning the Championship last season.

Bielsa's deal expired at the end of 2019-20 but Leeds have been working hard to agree fresh terms with the Argentinian, who is considered one of the most influential coaches in the game.

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There has still been no official announcement on a new deal with two days to go until United's trip to champions Liverpool, but Bielsa has assured fans he is going nowhere.