October 8th 2024.
According to reports, Txiki Begiristain, the director of football at Manchester City, will be leaving the club at the end of the season after 12 years of dedicated service. Joining from Barcelona in 2012, Begiristain has been an integral part of the team's success during his tenure.
Under Begiristain's leadership, Manchester City has won the Premier League seven times, including the last four consecutive years. In addition, they have also secured the Champions League, two FA Cups, and six League Cups. It has been an incredible period of achievements for the club, and Begiristain has played a significant role in their success.
At the age of 60, Begiristain has made the decision to step down from his position at the Etihad, as planned. According to The Athletic's report, he had considered leaving five years ago but was persuaded to stay and continue working with Pep Guardiola. The two have a long history together, as Begiristain was the director of football at Barcelona when Guardiola was the manager. They were also teammates during their playing days at Camp Nou.
Currently, Guardiola's contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the season. With Begiristain leaving, speculation has risen about the manager's future at the club. However, Guardiola has previously praised Begiristain, stating that one of the reasons he has extended his contract twice is because of their strong working relationship. He also admires Begiristain's humility and his ability to stay out of the spotlight, always giving credit to others for the team's success.
Begiristain's successor has already been chosen and will begin their role early next year, as per The Athletic's report. However, the new director of football's identity has not yet been revealed.
It has been an incredible journey for Begiristain at both Barcelona and Manchester City, and his contributions to both clubs will never be forgotten. His departure marks the end of an era, but the legacy he leaves behind will continue to inspire and motivate future generations. As for Guardiola, only time will tell if he will also make the decision to move on from Manchester City, but one thing is for sure, the bond between him and Begiristain will always remain strong.
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