According to exclusive information from renowned journalist David Ornstein, Manchester City Football Club's director, Begiristain, will officially leave the club at the end of the season. The decision has been well known and recognized within the club's hierarchy.
Begiristain, now 60, had originally planned to retire from the day-to-day running of the club at the age of 55. However, due to his deep commitment to this Manchester City project and his close collaboration with manager Pep Guardiola, he has decided to extend that deadline to 60. During his tenure at City, Begiristain has worked hand-in-hand with Guardiola and seen City grow from Premier League newcomers to Europe's top giants.
Under his leadership, the Manchester City team achieved brilliant results, including seven Premier League trophies. Especially in the 2022-23 season, Manchester City won the long-awaited first Champions League trophy in the team's history, adding to the club's honor roll.
It has been reported that Manchester City FC have reached an agreement with a successor who will officially take up the role in early 2025. Begiristain will play a leading role in recruiting a successor before his departure and will continue to fulfill his role for the first six months after the handover to ensure a smooth transition at the club.
Begiristain has had an equally illustrious soccer career. As a player, he played for Barcelona and Real Sociedad. After retiring from the game, he served as Barcelona's director of soccer from 2003 to 2010, during which time he helped Barcelona win four La Liga and two Champions League titles. 2012, Begiristain joined Manchester City, reuniting with his old partner, Pep Guardiola, and together they wrote a new chapter in the Manchester City team's history.
