Barcelona winger Rafinha has hailed former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa's influence on his career at Elland Road.
"Bielsa helped me a lot from the moment I moved to Leeds. He always demanded more, the maximum of your capabilities. He helped me get to the ranks of the Brazilian national team and to Barcelona. If it weren't for his training, group or individual, I probably wouldn't be here.
In addition to having his own style of play that focuses on ball control, he strives for maximum performance in training and in matches. Bielsa was an important person for me and for my career. I will always be grateful to him for that," Mundo Deportivo quoted the 25-year-old as saying.