October 11th 2024.
According to reports, Manchester City is looking to bring on board Hugo Viana, the esteemed "transfer guru" from Sporting Lisbon, as their new director of football in place of the departing Txiki Begiristain. This potential move would be a major win for the Premier League champions, who are determined to secure another top-flight trophy this season, surpassing rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.
Viana's reputation for savvy business dealings precedes him, as he has been responsible for securing deals for players who have gone on to join Premier League clubs. His key role in bringing in Manuel Ugarte and Pedro Porro, who have since joined Manchester United and Tottenham respectively, has not gone unnoticed. It seems that Viana's impressive track record has caught the attention of Manchester City, with The Telegraph reporting that a deal is in the works for him to join the club in early 2025.
City has been actively searching for a suitable replacement for Begiristain, who is highly regarded as one of the best sporting directors in the world, and will be stepping down at the end of the season. Viana is expected to shadow Begiristain for a short period before officially taking over in the 2025-26 season. This approach will allow for a smooth transition and ensure that the club continues to thrive under Viana's leadership.
Aside from his achievements in the transfer market, Viana has also played a crucial role in bringing in Ruben Amorim as Sporting's head coach. This further solidifies his reputation as a shrewd and capable football executive. The timing of this potential deal is particularly interesting, as it coincides with City's current manager Pep Guardiola's contract coming to an end this season. While Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, is a top contender for the role, there is also speculation that Amorim could be considered should Guardiola decide to leave the club.
It should be noted, however, that Guardiola has not yet indicated whether he intends to extend his contract with City or move on to other opportunities. Amorim has already been linked to top jobs at Chelsea and Manchester United, thanks to his impressive work at Sporting since taking over in 2020. In just two years, the 39-year-old has led the club to two Primeira Liga titles and two Portuguese League Cups.
With the potential addition of Viana to their ranks, Manchester City is making a strong statement about their ambitions for the future. Fans of the club can look forward to seeing what this dynamic duo of Viana and Guardiola can achieve together. As always, we will continue to bring you the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on all things Manchester United. Sign up now to stay updated and be a part of the action. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. Our site is protected by reCAPTCHA and is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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