Leeds United have today confirmed that Marcelo Bielsa has replaced Paul Heckingbottom as the manager at Elland Road.

The Argentinian has developed a superb reputation in the game over the years due to his forward-thinking tactics, attacking style and the intensity he demands from players.

Therefore, it's a real coup for the Whites to bring the former Marseille coach to the Championship and Sky Sports pundit David Prutton praised the club for their ambition.

"This has been a pretty audacious bid to land a coach who probably surprised Leeds by agreeing to pick up the phone in the first place," he wrote in the Yorkshire Evening Post.

"It doesn’t make sense, does it? A man who Pep Guardiola describes as a genius agreeing to speak about a job in the Championship, with a club who have just finished 13th. But in a lot of ways I admire Leeds for having the nerve."

Whilst the risks at his arrival are clear, Prutton admits it should be an exciting time for fans.

"I’m not saying it’s the right appointment. But hell, I’d like to find out."

The Verdict

This is a huge statement from Leeds and it's a very exciting time for the fans even if there are risks to this appointment.

As Prutton says, those involved in bringing him to Elland Road deserve huge credit as it's a very ambitious move and no doubt it took a lot of hard work and patience in the negotiations.

Now, they have to back him completely and hope the can bring success to the club.

Thoughts, Leeds fans? Let us know in the comments below.