Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is set to appear in an upcoming British TV advert, according to reports emerging this week.
The Argentine could soon be lifting cups on telly… as the face of Yorkshire Tea. However don’t expect him to speak in English because he can only do Spanish, unless he’s got a translator with him.
Bielsa is said to have grown fond of having a cuppa during Leeds games – and could become the face of the refreshment brand.
Staff at the newly-promoted Premier League club have spotted how much the 65 year old looks forward to drinking several mugs of tea a day before and after training.
#LUFC boss Marcelo Bielsa could soon be TV star and become face of Yorkshire Tea after falling in love with drink https://t.co/1BNZe8UpWU
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 20, 2020
Now Yorkshire Tea want to take advantage of his and Leeds’ promotion back to top flight football for the first time in 16 years.
And the suppliers of his favourite beverage hope he’ll soon be telling TV viewers, “Me encanta una Buena taza de té de Yorkshire” – which means “I love a nice cup of Yorkshire Tea.”
Bielsa, who lives near Wetherby Racecourse in West Yorkshire, told one interviewer back in his homeland: “It is true I am learning the way of life since moving to England.
“Everybody drinks a lot of tea and I am finding myself enjoying this too.”
“Marcelo Bielsa… you are god!” ???
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Yorkshire Tea bosses believe he would be ideal to promote their brand, and spokesman Ben Newbury said: “The fact Mr Bielsa insists on a proper brew cements his status as an honorary Yorkshireman.
“Being a strategic genius is thirsty work, so we’re not surprised he gets through plenty of tea every day.”
And a Leeds club source added: “Despite the language problems Marcelo is really trying hard to engage with the British way of life, and he’s keen to blend in with those around him.
“When he first arrived he was very much a coffee drinker, but slowly he’s developed a real taste for Yorkshire Tea and drinks it both at work and at home. He would be a great ambassador for it.”
The hot beverage is produced by Taylor’s of Harrogate since 1977 and is the most popular brand of black tea in the country.
They have a number of well known fans including the likes of Noel Gallagher, Sean Bean, the Brownlee Brothers, comedian Alan Carr and many more.
He already has a street named after him – Marcelo Bielsa Way – within the city of Leeds.
Signs went up this summer on a route which links the Trinity Leeds shopping centre to Commercial Street in the city centre – in honour of the cult hero who has restored the famous club to the top division.
Trinity Leeds, which is behind the street renaming, has temporarily changed its name to Trinity Leeds United for the rest of the month to celebrate the promotion.
Centre director David Maddison said: “This is a fantastic moment for the city and we are delighted to be able to share in the celebrations as Leeds United return to the Premier League.
“The speed at which the manager has turned around the fortunes of this team and the manner in which he’s done it – the Bielsa way – he deserves all the plaudits and we are absolutely delighted to rename this street Marcelo Bielsa Way.
New names have been suggested for Leeds Bradford Airport, with Marcelo Bielsa’s name again being put forward by football fans.
They took to social media to comment on that along with the Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa set to appear in the British TV advert for Yorkshire Tea…
Bielsa to be the face of Yorkshire tea, love it #MOT
— justin grainger (@mfjyg) October 21, 2020
hey @LUFC @YorkshireTea let’s make an ad here’s my idea thanks #bielsa pic.twitter.com/G0CA3LzNZd
— Julings (@julings) September 14, 2020
We’ll be taking off from Marcelo Bielsa International and 30 minutes later landing at Marcelo Bielsa International cos anywhere else isn’t bloody well worth going to..
— knight (@Ian__KNIGHT) October 16, 2020
Not like they’ve put forward a convincing case for Peter Beagrie Airport though is it?
— ¡Premier League, Carajo! ??? (@Josh_T95) October 16, 2020
You know we won the league right lad?
— JB (@Josh_Bennett_) October 16, 2020
Why are people so silly?
— Joolz Denby (@JoolzDenby) October 16, 2020
— Jeff Hudson (@Jeffcantona) October 16, 2020
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