Former Newcastle United star takes over key role at Manchester City – Official announcement | OneFootball

Manchester City have made an official announcement on Saturday, with former Newcastle United star Hugo Viana confirmed as set to be a new appointment.

Manchester City revealing that Txiki Begiristain will step away from his full-time role as Director of Football at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Hugo Viana to be the replacement.

There will be an interim transition period.

Hugo Viana to begin his full-time role in summer 2025, but in advance of that, a period of working together with Txiki Begiristain to ensure a smooth transition.

Manchester City official announcement – 12 October 2024:

‘Manchester City can confirm that Txiki Begiristain will step away from his full-time role as Director of Football at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Following a trophy-laden twelve years at the Etihad Stadium, Txiki will leave his current post following the Club’s involvement in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup and will be succeeded by Hugo Viana of Sporting CP.

Viana will begin his full-time role in the summer of 2025, but will collaborate with Txiki in the preceding months to ensure a smooth transition.