According to a new report from the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City FC's director of soccer, Begiristain, will officially leave the team after the Club World Cup. Despite his impending departure, Begiristain will still be responsible for dealing with a number of major issues in the meantime, including the future of manager Pep Guardiola and the contract of central midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
To ensure that the process of Begiristain's departure goes as smoothly as possible, City are preparing a celebration in his honor. Meanwhile, City have confirmed that current Sporting Portugal man Hugo Viana will join City at the end of the winter window in Portugal to start settling into his new role. This transition period will help Ugo Viana to better integrate into the Manchester City working environment.
Despite the impending arrival of Hugo Viana at Manchester City, Begiristain will still have a heavy workload this season. With the Club World Cup set to run until mid-July, it means that Begiristain will still have a number of important matters to deal with before he leaves the club. Aside from the Guardiola and De Bruyne issues, he could also be involved in key decisions such as the selection of a new coach.
Manchester City club insiders have said that they do not expect any let-up from Begiristain before he officially leaves the club, as he has played a crucial role in this season. Begiristain's departure will undoubtedly have a profound effect on City, but his experience and decision-making skills will still provide invaluable support to the team before he leaves.
