Chris Armas set to join Leeds after they lost Mark Jackson to MK Dons
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EXCLUSIVE: Chris Armas will join Leeds’ backroom squad after they lost Mark Jackson to MK Dons, with the former Man United manager expected to arrive once his visa is approved
Former Manchester United manager Chris Armas will join Jesse Marsch’s backroom team in Leeds.
The Premier League club lost manager Mark Jackson to MK Dons earlier this season and have been looking for a new assistant coach.
Sportsmail understands that Armas will join the Elland Road club to work with fellow American Marsch.
The Armas deal has been finalized and the manager has arrived in England ready to work pending visa approval.
Armas coached at Old Trafford for the second half of last season, working under caretaker boss Ralf Rangnick following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The 50-year-old has also managed in MLS, in charge of the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC.
He also had an impressive playing career in the United States, appearing in over 250 games for the Chicago Fire and LA Galaxy.
It could be the perfect time for some fresh ideas at Elland Road, with Leeds currently sitting just two points above the relegation zone.
