Marcelo Bielsa fan travels from Argentina to meet up his idol at Leeds United match

Eagle-eyed Whites fans could have spotted an Argentine shaking boss Marcelo Bielsa’s hand at Pride Park yesterday.

The man, dressed up in a Newell’s Old Boys shirt, looked delighted to be meeting his countryman.

He has been revealed as Diego Lopez – an Argentine who recently moved to Derby.

Posting on Twitter, Diego said:

“I’m the happy guy in the picture shaking hands with Marcelo. I’m Argentinian, recently moved to Derby and couldn’t skip the change to go and meet this legend.”

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Leeds United supporter Scott White met Diego in a Frankie and Benny’s restaurant close to the Derby County ground prior to the game, and confirmed on Twitter he had travelled from SOUTH USA recently.

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Bielsa played for the Argentine club side in his hometown of Rosario from 1977-78, time for manage them from 1990-92. His first coaching job was with the club’s youth teams.