Bielsa States Condition for Leaving Uruguay

The head coach of the Uruguay national team, Marcelo Bielsa, is not in a hurry to leave his position. The 70-year-old Argentine specialist's contract is set to expire at the end of this year.

The Uruguayan Football Association has yet to make a decision on whether to continue its collaboration with Bielsa. "I still have the energy and am ready to work with the Uruguay national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

However, if the players want me to leave, they should tell me face-to-face," said Bielsa. He has been managing the Uruguay national team since May.

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