Txiki Begiristain has left the position of director of football at Manchester City

• Begiristain worked at Manchester City for 13 years.
• Under his leadership, the club won 21 trophies.
• Ugo Viana will become the new director of football.

Txiki Begiristain has left his position as director of football at Manchester City after 13 years with the club. He announced his departure in July 2024, and his position will be filled by Ugo Viana ahead of the new season.

The 60-year-old Begiristain joined City in 2012, and during this time the club won 21 trophies, including seven Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and the first Champions League trophy in 2023.

The club plans to celebrate Begiristain's achievements during the Manchester derby on February 14, where he will be a special guest of the match. Previously, Begiristain worked in Spain as the technical director of FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2010 and played an important role during Pep Guardiola's tenure.

Guardiola noted that part of his legacy will remain with the club after Begiristain's departure, emphasizing his significance for the team.

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