JUST TWO DAYS after Lazio confirmed him as their new boss, Marcelo Bielsa has performed a dramatic u-turn and decided against taking up the role.
The former Argentina manager had been due in Rome on Saturday to finally sign the deal but it seems that he’s now changed his mind.
The Italian giants released a statement last night in which they effectively terminated Bielsa’s deal, revealing he hadn’t shown up and was four days late.
Supposedly, the original plan was for Bielsa to arrive in the city on Tuesday and be officially unveiled the following day.
However, due to Bielsa’s non-appearance, the club was forced to come up with a new plan.
They announced the deal anyway and said the 60-year-old would arrive this weekend.
However, it became clear throughout Thursday that the deal was off.
It’s thought that Lazio are investigating the possibility of legal action but with pre-season training set to begin imminently, the priority is finding a new coach.
Former Lazio player Simone Inzaghi will take the reins for the moment.
Bielsa, a colourful character and legendary tactical mind, was last in charge of Marseille but spent only one season at the Stade Velodrome.
Beginning his management career in Argentina, he took over as the national coach in 1998 and stayed until 2004.
There was a memorable four-year stint as the Chile manager too before a two-year spell with Athletic Bilbao.
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