Jesse Marsch has been appointed as the new head coach of Leeds United on a three-and-a-half-year deal after the departure of Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday.
The Argentine was dismissed following a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham, leaving Leeds 16th in the Premier League table and two points from the relegation places.
Marsch - who has previously coached at New York Red Bulls and RB Salzburg - has signed a contract until June 2025 and will be tasked with turning around the club's recent form, with Leeds having not won in six league outings.
The 48-year-old American started the season as coach at RB Leipzig, replacing Bayern-bound Julian Nagelsmann.
However, Marsch and the club mutually parted ways at the start of December, with a 6-3 thrashing by Manchester City in their opening Champions League gamecontributing to his departure.
Speaking about the appointment, Leeds United Director of Football Victor Orta said: "We are delighted to welcome Jesse to the club and excited for him to lead us into this new chapter.
"Jesse is someone we identified a number of years ago during his time at Red Bull Salzburg and we believe his philosophy and style of football aligns with that of the club and will suit the players very well.
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