Marcelo Bielsa leaves Uruguay: he says he won't stay on | OneFootball

Marcelo Bielsa surprised the football world with a major statement about his professional future on the Uruguayan bench. As part of the Summit 2026 jointly organized by the AUF, Conmebol, and FIFA, the coach put all rumors to rest and officially confirmed that his time in charge of the Uruguay national team will come to a definitive end immediately after the team’s participation in this year’s World Cup concludes.

The news has a strong impact on the continent’s sporting landscape due to the solid tactical structure that has been built during the process under his leadership. With this decision, the coach will strictly fulfill the period stipulated in his contract before stepping aside and bringing an extremely intense chapter with the Río de la Plata side to a close.

Marcelo Bielsa’s announcement and his farewell to Uruguay

During his appearance at the international event, Marcelo Bielsa confirmed the timetable set for his sporting project, avoiding speculation about a possible renewal ahead of upcoming continental tournaments.

The experienced manager’s words made clear his gratitude for the opportunity given to him by the officials and the Uruguayan people at this stage of his career:

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