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Leeds appoint American Marsch as manager after Bielsa sacking

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August 20, 2021. RB Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch celebrates after the match REUTERS

Leeds United have appointed former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch as the new manager to try and salvage their Premier League status after Marcelo Bielsa's sacking, the club said on Monday.

In a statement, the club said Marsch had signed a deal as head coach that will run until June 2025.

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