Manchester City has confirmed the departure of their sporting director at the end of the season
Alex Olise
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Txiki Begiristain will leave his position as sporting director of Manchester City at the end of the current season, with his replacement being Hugo Viana from Sporting Lisbon.
Details: Begiristain started his work at City in October 2012, having previously held a similar position at Barcelona from 2003 to 2010. He is credited with bringing Pep Guardiola to Manchester City in 2016.
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Quote: "Manchester City officially confirms that Txiki Begiristain will leave his role as sporting director at the end of the 2024/25 season. We look forward to expressing our gratitude to Txiki for his significant contribution to the club’s development at the end of the season," stated the club.
Recall: After 12 successful years at the Etihad Stadium, Txiki will conclude his career in this role. His position will be taken by Hugo Viana from Sporting, who will begin his full-time duties in the summer of 2025 but will work with Begiristain for several months beforehand to ensure a smooth transition.
