Marcelo Bielsa to get a street named after him after securing Leeds’ promotion back to the Premier League following 16-year exodus
- Marcelo Bielsa is set to be honoured by having a street named after him in Leeds
- The Leeds boss led the club back to the Premier League after a 16-year exodus
- Their Championship triumph is set to earn the club a £200million windfall
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa is set to have a street named after him after he led the club to Premier League promotion.
The Yorkshire side have endured a 16-year long exodus from the English topflight after suffering relegation back in 2004.
Bielsa’s side secured promotion and the Championship title without kicking a ball as West Brom’s shock defeat to Huddersfield and Brentford loss to Stoke City left them at the summit of the second division and crowned champions of the league.
Marcelo Bielsa is set to have a street named after him as he secured Leeds promotion
The street, in the heart of the city centre’ is going to be called ‘Marcelo Bielsa Way’
According to the Athletic, the Argentinian manager will be honoured in Leeds by having a street named after him.
A street close to Leeds’ Trinity centre in the heart of the city is now set to be named ‘Marcelo Bielsa Way’ and a mock-up sign has been doing the rounds on social media.
There was more good news for Bielsa, as it was revealed that their promotion to the topflight will earn them a £200million windfall.
Leeds could earn up to £200million as they return to Premier League after 16-year exodus
That influx of cash will allow him to spend enough to attract some big names to Elland Road as they prepare to rub shoulders with the countries best.
Dr Rob Wilson, a football finance expert, told ITV that promotion ‘should bring up to £140m in the first season for the club’.
If Leeds are then immediately relegated, they will still be set to receive £70million in ‘parachute payments’, guaranteeing the club over £200m.