Mexico coach Gerardo Martino reacts World Cup Qatar 2022
Leeds United have reportedly contacted manager Gerardo Martino over a potential move to Elland Road.
The Lowdown: Martino profiled
Martino is an experienced coach who is currently out of work after leaving Mexico following last year’s World Cup in Qatar. The 60-year-old managed Barcelona back in 2013 and has even worked in the MLS with Atlanta.
He has a win over Leeds legend Marcelo Bielsa on his CV and has connections to the Argentine in regards to also managing the national side and Newell’s Old Boys.
In total, Martino, who plays a 4-3-3 system, has managed 413 games during his career, winning 223 of those.
The Latest: Leeds links
Argentine outlet TNT Sports shared a story on Monday evening regarding Leeds and Martino.
They claimed that contact has been made over a potential move to Yorkshire. Martino is yet to rule out an offer but would prefer to take over a side in the summer, when he has time to properly build a squad in his image.
The Verdict: Big struggle
Leeds have found it a major struggle when it comes to replacing Jesse Marsch, with Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers Enterprises suffering a number of setbacks. Therefore, it could be a wise move to look at an interim appointment until the summer, when it seems most managers want to get back into work, including Martino.
Who that could be remains to be seen, although the likes of Steven Gerrard and Nuno Espirito Santo have been linked and already have Premier League experience under their belt, so are perhaps ideal short-term solutions despite questions over their long-term suitability.
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