The former owner of Leeds United, Massimo Radrizzani, has accepted responsibility for not bringing in the Italian coach Marcelo Bielsa's preferred choice for the managerial role at Elland Road. Radrizzani stated that his decision not to appoint either Emery or Slot was his alone, and that he had considered both options carefully. However, he ultimately decided that neither candidate was the right fit for the club.

Radrizzani also mentioned that he had been in contact with both Emery and Slot, and that they had been interested in the role. However, he ultimately decided that he could not offer them the terms they were looking for. Radrizzani stated that he had been impressed by both candidates, but that he ultimately decided to go with Bielsa, who he believed was the best fit for the club.

The decision not to appoint Emery or Slot has been the subject of much speculation and debate among Leeds United fans. However, Radrizzani has made it clear that the decision was his alone, and that he believes it was the right one for the club.

Radrizzani has been out of the running for the club for some time now, but his comments on the managerial role are still of interest to fans and observers. His decision not to appoint Emery or Slot is seen as a key factor in the club's decision to go with Bielsa.