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title: "Leeds: Bringing in Ruben Amorim would be a ‘huge statement’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2022-02-22T12:06:45Z"
modified: "2022-02-22T13:25:46Z"
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# Leeds: Bringing in Ruben Amorim would be a ‘huge statement’

**Leeds United could make a ‘huge statement’ by** **bringing in Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim to replace Marcelo Bielsa, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Bielsa on the brink?

The Whites suffered another defeat last weekend, losing 4-2 to fierce rivals Manchester United, as Bielsa’s struggles continue this season. The Argentine has experienced a campaign to forget so far, with [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/ausfallzeiten/verein/399) to key players affecting his plans and some of his tactics not working out.

Bielsa’s current Leeds deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcelo-bielsa/profil/trainer/2553) at the end of the season and there is [an increasing feeling](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-journalist-says-marcelo-bielsa-will-probably-leave-in-2022/) that he won’t extend his stay at Elland Road.

Portuguese outlet [UOL](https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2021/12/01/abel-ferreira-esta-na-lista-de-eventuais-substitutos-de-bielsa-no-leeds.htm) reported that the Yorkshire club are considering a move for Amorim as Bielsa’s successor, although the 37-year-old’s reported €30m (£25.7m) release clause may present a significant obstacle.

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### The Latest: Journalist backs Amorim as Bielsa’s successor

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87975299-bringing-in-ruben-amorim-would-be-a-huge-statement-by-leeds-united), O’Rourke claimed that Amorim could be an ideal replacement for Bielsa, should the 66-year-old decide to move on from Leeds in the coming months.

The journalist stated: “If Leeds could manage to persuade him (Amorim) to come to the club to replace Bielsa, if that was the case, I think it’d be a huge statement from the club as well.”

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### The Verdict: Exciting option for Leeds

At 37, Amorim is arguably one of Europe’s most exciting coaches, working wonders with Sporting and [winning the Primeira Liga title](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-amorim/erfolge/trainer/65202) last season, along with getting them into the last 16 of this season’s Champions League.

He has won [three Portuguese League Cups in a row](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-amorim/erfolge/trainer/65202), with his first coming with Braga in 2019/20 and the other two with his current club, which further highlights his credentials.

Amorim would represent a fresh, vibrant appointment and his [flexible, attacking style of play](https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/ruben-amorim-sporting-cp) isn’t dissimilar to [Bielsa’s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLMGTNyEAF4), so it wouldn’t be too much of a change for Leeds’ players if the Sporting boss is appointed as the next man in charge at Elland Road.

***In other news, one Leeds player could leave permanently this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leif-davis-permanent-exit-rumours-bournemouth/).***