Osvaldo Ardiles
In 2003, Leandro signed with J1 League club Tokyo Verdy and served as a coach under manager Lori Sandri. In May, Lori Sandri was sacked after the match Verdy lost 2–7 to Júbilo Iwata on May 5. So, Leandro managed the club as caretaker from next match on May 10. He managed 3 matches until Verdy signed with new manager Osvaldo Ardiles in June. He left Verdy in August.