Following the Liga outfit's statement condemning him for an altercation with a construction worker at the club's training ground, the Argentine has offered to stand down



However, nobody present spoke to the press afterwards and there has been no official word thus far on whether the 56-year-old trainer's resignation has been accepted.



Bielsa took charge of Athletic last summer, enjoying an impressive debut season at San Mames as he led the club to the Copa del Rey and Europa League finals.



He signed a new contract - valid until 2013 - in June to put an end to speculation over his future after being linked with Chelsea, Inter and Barcelona, among other clubs.

