Taarifa rasmi kuhusu Manchester City na Pep Giardiola ni kwamba wamefikia makubariano ya kusaini mkataba wa miaka mitatu,kuifundisha timu hiyo,majira ya joto.
Guardiola ambaye sasa anainoa Bayern Munich atachukua nafasi ya Manuel Pelegrini ambaye amethibitisha kwamba anajua kila kitu na Man City imemuweka wazi katika kila kitu.
Guardiola anasaini mkataba wa miaka mitatu kuinoa City akiwa anaachana na Bayern Munich na kukamilisha kiu yake ya kufundisha Premier League baada ya kufanya vizuri akiwa na Barcelona kwenye La Liga na Bayern Munich kwenye Bundesliga.
BARCELONA:
La Liga: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12
Supercopa de España: 2009, 2010, 2011
UEFA Champions League: 2008–09, 2010–11
UEFA Super Cup: 2009, 2011
FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011
BAYERN MUNICH:
Bundesliga: 2013–14, 2014–15
DFB-Pokal: 2013–14
UEFA Super Cup: 2013
FIFA Club World Cup: 2013
Manchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola will succeed Manuel Pellegrini as manager this summer.
Guardiola will take over at the Etihad Stadium on a three-year deal with Pellegrini set to officially depart on June 30.
The 45-year-old Spaniard 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.
A statement issued by the club said: "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 contract is for three years. These negotiations were a re-commencement of discussions that were curtailed in 2012.
Fraser Dainton reports from Manchester City as they release a statement confirming Pep Guardiola's three year deal to manage the club from next season
"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."
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The club's surprise statement ends considerable speculation linking them with outgoing Bayern Munich boss Guardiola and over Pellegrini's future.
The 62-year-old Chilean revealed the news at the end of a press conference to preview tomorrow night's clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
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