Bielsa remains enigmatic over Marseille future

20 February 2015 14:46

Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa refused to comment Friday on reports suggesting he may quit the French giants for Saudi Arabia at the end of the season.

"Such rumours are common during this time of the year", the 59-year-old replied when journalists asked him if there was any truth linking him to the Saudi national team.

"There is nothing new to say. I only speak of concrete facts and I will not confirm or rebut this."

The former Chile and Athletic Bilbao manager admitted his contract with Marseille would end in June but his future in France is still uncertain.

"All I can say is that both sides have agreed to this.

"As soon as the championship ends, the contract ends. So we will need to set up a new one because this current contract will be null and void. Will I stay at L'OM? I can't eliminate the possibility. But I can't confirm it either", he said.

Bielsa is already viewed as a cult hero by many fans in Marseille, where he arrived last summer.

Marseille are currently second in the French Ligue 1, trailing leaders Lyon by two points but level with arch-rivals Paris Saint-German.

Source: AFP