It’s a page that is turning at Manchester City. Txiki Begiristain, sports director of the club “citizen» since the arrival of Guardiola, will leave his post at the end of the season. Indeed, according to information from The Athleticthe Spaniard will not return for another year on the Mancunian board.
Begiristain had initially planned to retire from operations at the age of 55, but he decided to invest in the project for a few more years, extending his departure until his 60th birthday. He now believes his time at the club has come to an end and the club management appears to support his decision. Management has reportedly reached an agreement to appoint a replacement, who should take office at the beginning of 2025.
A decade at the top with the Skyblues
The former FC Barcelona player (313 matches), converted into a sporting director, arrived in Manchester during the 12-13 season with the intention of transforming the club into a team capable of winning titles, with an identity and a very clear idea of the game. Pep Guardiola was its great architect, allowing the club from the north of England to establish itself as one of the leaders of national and European football in a few years.
The departure of Txiki Begiristain would also raise the thorny question of Guardiola’s future. Indeed, Guardiola and Begiristain enjoy a close personal relationship, having first met as teammates during their playing days at Barcelona. The future of the Catalan coach is, at present, a real unknown. His contract expires in June and rumors of a possible departure from Manchester City are starting to take shape. This news could therefore be the sign of a real change of direction within the club.
