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Marcelo Bielsa 'pays debt' to Newell's Old Boys

By Haruna Mubarak
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Marcelo Bielsa 'pays debt' to Newell's Old Boys
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Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has donated a reported $2.5m (£1.9m) to former side Newell's Old Boys.


The 63-year-old started both his playing and managerial career with the Argentine side.

The money has helped the club to build a new training facility, which opens next month.

"They are the club that formed me. I received more than what I gave to them. I'm paying a debt to them, not giving them a gift," he said.

"The infrastructures of the institution help the team to prepare well. Two things are important for a team, the quality of the players and the quality of the preparation they receive."

Former Argentina and Chile boss Bielsa has made a good start to his time at Elland Road, winning six and drawing five of his first 12 league games in charge.