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Leeds United president Massimo Cellino 'in love with' Neil Redfearn but his future remains unclear

LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14:  Neil Redfern, manager of Leeds looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match
Image: Leeds boss Neil Redfearn

Leeds president Massimo Cellino says he is "in love with" head coach Neil Redfearn but is yet to hold talks with him on his future.

Cellino is back at Elland Road following the end of his Football League ban but admits he is undecided on whether former academy manager Redfearn will remain in his current role next season.

"I need to decide whether Neil is best for the club and can lead us back to the Premier League," said Cellino.

"I am in love with Neil and I don't want to talk to anyone else about the job. I have always believed in him and I gave him his big chance.

"I made sure he had a clause guaranteeing he would pick the team because I don't want a coach I control.

"If my coach is working in the right direction, I will treat him better than anyone else in the world.

"I have made a lot of mistakes in my life and I don't want to have this."

Redfearn has made it clear he wants to continue in the job but is seeking certain assurances from Cellino, including the return of assistant Steve Thompson, who was suspended without explanation last month in the Italian's absence from the club.

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