Leeds United had their league title celebrations abruptly interrupted by some news a few weeks ago. After leading the club to promotion and winning the Championship, it looked like Daniel Farke would be on his way out.
Multiple outlets came out with claims that the 49ers Enterprises wanted a new coach at the helm when the club started the Premier League. But Leeds club chairman Paraag Marathe shut down the rumours days later. In his address the team and the fans, he backed Daniel Farke to be in charge for next season:
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“I have ended the speculation – he is my man,”
“My plan was always to come and speak to you all right after the season concluded, and so that time is now, and I want to tell you all that I’m very excited to run it back with Daniel.”
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Everyone would have thought that news surrounding a new Leeds coach would have died down a few weeks later. But just this month, Mainz coach Bo Henriksen was reportedly contacted over the role according to German media.
A new report has emerged from Spain this week. According to AS, Raul Gonzalez is set to leave his current role with Real Madrid Castilla. It is believed that Leeds have an offer on the table for the Spaniard. Sources at Madrid claim Raul is unhappy that he missed out on the head coach role at the club after Ancelotti’s exit was confirmed.
Very unlikely Leeds hire a rookie coach
There are close to zero reasons why a newly promoted club would trust their team in the hands of a manager starting his head coaching career. So far, Raul has managed Real Madrid Castilla, and other youth sides. He has won the UEFA Youth League, but that will not be enough experience to take over a Premier League club.
Anyone that thinks Leeds United would take such a gamble is misguided.
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