Man City name new director of football as Txiki Begiristain steps down at end of season

Manchester City have formally announced that Txiki Begiristain, a key ally of Pep Guardiola, will leave the club at the end of the current Premier League campaign

Manchester City have confirmed that Hugo Viana will replace Txiki Begiristain as the club's new director of football at the end of the season.

The club released a statement officially announcing the news on Saturday afternoon. The statement read: "Manchester City can confirm that Txiki Begiristain will step away from his full-time role as Director of Football at the end of the 2024/25 season.

"Following a trophy-laden twelve years at the Etihad Stadium, Txiki will leave his current post following the Club’s involvement in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup and will be succeeded by Hugo Viana of Sporting CP.

"Viana will begin his full-time role in the summer of 2025, but will collaborate with Txiki in the preceding months to ensure a smooth transition.

"We look forward to paying tribute to Txiki’s outstanding contribution to Manchester City at the end of the season."

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