Manchester City have announced the departure of Director of Football Txiki Begiristain, bringing an end to his 13-year tenure at the club. He will be succeeded by Hugo Viana, who joins from Portuguese giants Sporting CP.
The 60-year-old Spaniard played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s most successful era, overseeing a period that yielded seven Premier League titles, two FA Cups, a UEFA Champions League trophy, and a FIFA Club World Cup.
Before joining City, Begiristain held the same position at FC Barcelona for seven years, where he helped shape the foundation of one of football’s most dominant teams.
His exit from the Etihad Stadium has sparked speculation about the future of manager Pep Guardiola, with whom he shares a close professional relationship.
Guardiola’s contract expires at the end of the current season, and the 54-year-old’s long-term plans remain unclear.
