Leeds United have been dealt the latest blow in their search for Jesse Marsch’s successor after Arne Slot rejected the club. The Feyenoord manager has opted to remain in the Netherlands, publicly turning down the chance to take charge at Elland Road.
Ahead of Feyenoord’s game against SC Heerenveen this weekend, Slot was unsurprisingly questioned about his future.
However, he wasted no time in pouring cold water on talk of him abandoning his flourishing project for Leeds, revealing he had turned the Premier League outfit down.
He told reporters: “It is true that I will stay with Feyenoord. I can say that with this one. That is clear. Fans do not have to be afraid.”
Asked whether he couldn’t or did not want to leave the Dutch Eredivisie leaders, Slot responded: “I think a combination of both. The club has been clear.
“It was a compliment that a club like Leeds was interested, but we are doing something great with Feyenoord. We are in a great position in the league, the cup and Europe.”
Slot has guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie summit after 20 games as the club pursue their first title since 2017.
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But he responded by signing a contract extension at the Hawthorns less than four months after his appointment.
Bielsa was also linked with a surprise return to the club after Everton opted for Sean Dyche in their manager hunt.
The experienced Argentine does seem interested in a return, though, leaving Leeds back at chapter one in their quest to replace Marsch.
Nuno Espirito Santo, Marcello Gallardo and Ange Postecoglou are other names linked with taking the reins.
After Wednesday’s impressive 2-2 draw at Manchester United, U21 boss Michael Skubula could also enter the frame if he oversees a memorable win against Leeds’ bitter foes in the reverse fixture on Sunday.
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