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It will be the third time Bielsa takes charge of a national team, having previously coached Argentina and Chile.
The Uruguay national team have appointed former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa as head coach. The 67-year-old Argentine will be tasked with taking them to the 2026 World Cup.
Bielsa, who was sacked by Leeds United in February last year, takes over from Diego Alonso following a disappointing World Cup campaign which culminated in La Celeste exiting the group stage.
"The man from Rosario will take the reins of the squad after his tenure at Leeds, a club which he managed between June 2018 and February 2022," a statement released by Uruguay's football association said
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Bielsa will be presented to the media on Wednesday.
Bielsa has enjoyed a long career in football management, coaching a dozen teams including his native Argentina, Chile, Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Lille and most recently Premier League outfit Leeds.
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The talented South American duo have taken their games to different heights under De Zerbi, which has attracted the interest of the three mega clubs.
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El Loco was in charge of Leeds for 170 games , winning 81 of those and returning the club to the Premier League in 2020 following a 16-year absence from the English top-flight.
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