Manchester City have
confirmed that Pep Guardiola will take over this summer to replace Manuel
Pellegrini, who will leave on 30 June, 2016. Today being the transfer
deadline day, City announced the news at the end of Guardiola's press
conference. They released a statement today which read:
"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."
Manchester United and Chelsea both wanted the 45 year old
Spaniard but he will now take over at City this summer.
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