By now the news has spread. Txiki Begiristain he will soon leave his position as sporting director of Manchester City, according to what was reported by The Athletic by the end of the current season. The Spanish manager had planned to retire for some time and had decided to say goodbye once he turned 55, but enthusiastic about City’s sporting project and the incredible work of Pep Guardiola, he chose to extend his role until his 60th birthday.
Taken in August, Begiristain’s farewell is now approaching and the company is perfectly aware of it. So much so that, according to the English newspaper, it would have already been an agreement was signed with the future manager who will arrive at City in 2025. Also on the advice of the current manager citizenswhich will continue to carry out its duties during a handover period for the first six months. There was no trace of names until a few moments ago.
The indiscretion. According to what was revealed by the well-known international transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, he would be the sporting director Hugo Viana Manchester City’s number one candidate to replace Txiki Begiristain. After the excellent work done at Sporting Lisbon, with several signings such as Gyokeres, Diomandé, Hjulmand and others, the manager of Leos is at the top of the English club’s list as their new sporting director.
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Sporting director of football Hugo Viana is Manchester City’s favorite candidate to replace Txiki Begiristain.
After excellent work at Sporting with several top signings including Gyokeres, Diomandé, Hjulmand and more, he’s top of #MCFC list as new director. pic.twitter.com/SUfIp0WnLI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 8, 2024