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Jesse Marsch has spoken of his "respect and admiration" for Marcelo Bielsa after taking over from the Argentine at Leeds United.

The American has joined on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season, having been sacked by RB Leipzig in December, and will take charge of his first match this weekend as the Whites take on Leicester City.

Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani had described the decision to dismiss Bielsa as "the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United," after the popular coach had helped Leeds back to the Premier League after more than a decade away.

The job is Marsch's first in the Premier League, and the 48-year-old has already spoken highly of the man he is replacing at Elland Road.

"My respect and admiration for Marcelo Bielsa is massive," Marsch said after being confirmed as manager.

"I followed his career and watched what he has done from afar and certainly he is a hero here.

"How he has helped transform Leeds United into a Premier League team is pretty amazing.

"For me, I just want help to take the torch to the next phase, everything that has been done has laid and incredible foundation and coming in at this moment, I want to do everything I can