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title: "Leeds: Jesse Marsch shares stance on Victor Orta’s future"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-10-01T18:50:13Z"
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# Leeds: Jesse Marsch shares stance on Victor Orta’s future

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) manager Jesse Marsch believes that sporting director Victor Orta is happy at the club but can’t rule out an exit, according to journalist Beren Cross.**

### The Lowdown: Orta exit rumours emerging

The Spaniard has been an influential presence at Elland Road since assuming his current role in 2017, securing a number of successful [signings](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/every-player-victor-orta-signed-25069496) for the Whites from Patrick Bamford to Raphinha.

Orta has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-premier-league-victor-orta-news-updates-chelsea/) with a move away from Leeds this week, with Chelsea eyeing him up as they look to bring in a new sporting director.

It is a worrying rumour for anyone of a Whites persuasion, given the impressive manner in which the 43-year-old has gone about his job to date in Yorkshire.

### The Latest: Marsch unsure on Orta’s future

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BerenCross/status/1575837381868937216?s=20&t=BEvo_U0-kcEITIoQdpQzKA) on Friday in sharing an article for [Leeds Live](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/jesse-marsch-press-conference-live-25145574), Cross confirmed Marsch’s stance on the matter, with the Leeds manager sitting on the fence somewhat regarding Orta’s position at Elland Road.

The journalist tweeted:

> “Marsch spoke openly on the Orta links with Chelsea. Couldn’t rule out an exit, but reiterated the director of football is happy in Leeds. Wants him to stay.”

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### The Verdict: Would be a big loss

Losing Orta at this point could be a significant blow for Leeds, having only moved on from the [much-loved](https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj124HK7776AhXRTEEAHawCByQQFnoECAgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftalksport.com%2Ffootball%2F1087360%2Fleeds-united-marcelo-bielsa-newspaper-argentina%2F&usg=AOvVaw0-Kizxhw13gLNe3JNef6Cr) Marcelo Bielsa earlier in the year and with Marsch still in the early stages of his managerial tenure.

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The Spaniard’s influence at the club is undeniable, with YouTuber Joe Wainman once [describing](https://thisisfutbol.com/2022/09/blogs/premier-league/leeds-united-news-lufc-rumours-victor-orta-chelsea/) him as ‘the decent apple in a group of bad apples’, and he could take some replacing.

The fact that Marsch believes Orta is happy at Leeds appears to bode well but Chelsea’s interest is a concern, in what could be an enticing role for him to accept in west London.