With reports circulating that Spanish side Cultural Leonesa has shortlisted Leeds United’s Under 23 manager and first team coach Carlos Corberan for their vacant gaffer position, few fans would’ve been happy with the speculation.
It’s completely understandable as to why Corberan’s stock has risen after 2018/19 as not only did he play his part in almost helping manager Marcelo Bielsa to promotion to the Premier League last term, he led our next generation to National Development League success where we lifted the Play Off title, as well as enjoying a run to the Semi-Finals of the Premier League Cup.
Corberan is clearly set for a good career in coaching and management but he can enjoy that in future, as Leeds fans will be delighted to hear he’s remaining with us.
Leeds Live journalist Beren Cross took to social media on Friday to confirm the good news.
Carlos Corberan will not be leaving Leeds United for Cultural Leonesa. Jose Manuel Aira will return to the Spanish club as head coach. #lufc
— Beren Cross (@BerenCross) June 14, 2019
It received the expected response as plenty of fans hope his career remains with us.
Brilliant news. Corberan will be a PL manager with Leeds United
— sean nörmington (@seannormington) June 14, 2019
This is excellent news, he’s an important part of the Bielsa master plan ????????#LUFC #ALAW
— ghoods ???????? (@Girhodes5) June 14, 2019
Ace news!
— Joe LUFC (@LUFC_LUFC) June 14, 2019
Top stuff
— Benny Boy Scott (@benscott80) June 14, 2019
He’s bielsa’a disciple now! ALAW
— Ryan goode???????? (@Ryangoode19) June 14, 2019
Agreed, he’s every chance of being the next in line to the throne!
— Micky T (@MWT89) June 14, 2019
Great news for the club. Fully expect when the day comes for the messiah to leave, Corberan will be his replacement
— Jordan Carter (@JordanCarter10) June 14, 2019
He’s also the natural successor to Bielsa
— Karen_1919???????? (@Karendoobydoo) June 14, 2019
Yes! Future manager secured!
— Niall Toner (@Nialltoner) June 14, 2019
Test of loyalty passed, nice one Carlos. ????????????????????????
— Dave ???????? (@Dav_m160) June 14, 2019