'Llorente won't renew with Bielsa'

August 9, 2012

By ESPN staff

Fernando Llorente's contract saga took another twist when reports claimed he was unlikely to renew with Athletic Bilbao while Marcelo Bielsa is manager of the club.

A report on Spanish website vozpopuli states that the Llorente's relationship with Bielsa has broken down to such an extent that the Basque striker does not want to continue under his management.

Llorente, 27, has played his entire career with Athletic but is said to be unhappy with the regime under Bielsa, which ...

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'Llorente won't renew with Bielsa'

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