Marseille coach quits after just one match of the new season

Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa has quit his post after just one match of the new season.

Marseille manager Bielsa quit after the team's first match http://t.co/o1IV0uwWWapic.twitter.com/nBAunI3Thr

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 8, 2015

Marseille lost to Caen at home by one goal to nil.

The Argentine, after guiding Marseille to fourth spot last season, called a news conference and told the assembled media that he had finished his work and was returning to his country.

Bielsa left me 'dumbfounded' - Marseille president: The coach announced his decision to quit the Ligue 1 club ... http://t.co/Uwo2a55MuN

— Arfin Bayu (@arfin_14) August 9, 2015

Marcello Bielsa had been linked to the vacant Mexico job earlier this week.

Bielsa Quits Marseille After Just One Game In Charge http://t.co/FpXh4hR1zepic.twitter.com/cop9EFiBls

— TheHardTackle (@TheHardTackle) August 9, 2015

The Argentine did not inform the players of his decision in advance.