Outgoing Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola will take over from
Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City on a three-year deal from the end
of the season, the English club announced Monday.
"Manchester
City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalised
contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC head coach
for the 2016/17 EPL season onwards," the club said in a statement.
"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."
Guardiola
announced in December that he would leave current club Bayern Munich in
May after three years at the helm, with an intention to coach in
England next season.
The ex-Spain international
previously coached Barcelona from 2008-12, leading the Catalan giants to
domestic and Champions League glory in a remarkable run of success.
The much-travelled Pellegrini, 62, signed for City in 2013, becoming the first Chilean to coach in the Premier League.
During
his tenure, City have won 64 of the 99 games played. The only coach to
have won more in his opening 99 Premier League games is Jose Mourinho
(73).
Manchester City, who sit second in the Premier League behind Leicester, remain in the running for four trophies this season.
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