City prepare for life under Pep
Guardiola to join the Blues this Summer.
Manchester City fans are preparing for life under Pep Guardiola after it was announced he'll succeed Manuel Pellegrini as manager of Manchester City this Summer on a three year deal.
The former Barcelona boss had been widely tipped to take over from the Chilean and in a press conference ahead of tonight’s game against Sunderland, Pellegrini announced he’ll be leaving this Summer.
The club released the following statement:
Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalized contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head Coach for the 2016/17 EPL season onwards.
The contract is for three years. These negotiations were a re-commencement of discussions that were curtailed in 2012.
Out of respect for Manuel Pellegrini and the players, the Club wishes to make its decision public to remove the unnecessary burden of speculation.
Manuel, who is fully supportive of the decision to make this communication, is entirely focused on achieving his targets for the season ahead and retains the respect and commitment of all involved with the leadership of the Club.