Red light for Iraola: Leeds miss another managerial target

Leeds United must search on. After dismissing Jesse March, they are still to get someone in to succeed the American.After West Bromwich Albion tactician Carlos Coberan opted to stay at his current home, Rayo Vallecano told Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani they wouldn’t allow their head coach Andoni Iraola to leave them mid-season.Andoni Iraola joins Carlos Corberan in TURNING DOWN Leeds Iraola revealed he will be staying at Rayo Vallecano and Corberan has opted to stay at West Brom and signed a new long-term dealOwner Andrea Radrizzani has revealed Leeds need more time to find a new manager pic.twitter.com/SEmslr5Hdn— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) February 8, 2023 Iraola was a leading contender to fill the vacancy at Elland Road following the American’s sacking, having taken the small Madrid club to fifth place in La Liga standings.Although the coach is open to a move to England, his current club are playing hardball – possibly in an attempt to get a higher fee for realising the Basque tactician. Iraola spent most of his playing career at Athletic Bilbao, playing under former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa. He also played alongside Leeds winger Jack Harrison for MLS side New York City.##NAJAVA_MECA_7007082##Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani hinted an appointment was imminent by tweeting on Tuesday night that the new coach would be secured by Wednesday morning. However, the team played Manchester United on Wednesday night with no new boss in sight. And the search continues.

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