Manchester City Confirms Pep Guardiola via Statement (Read)

Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola is set to become Manchester City Football Club’s Head Coach for the 2016/17 EPL season therbey making his switch from the BundesLiga to the BPL.

According to a statement by City officials, 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 City made the announcement via a tweet including the statement

#mcfc club statement February 1 2016.

Read: https://t.co/WQpS2BNRm5 pic.twitter.com/hyHNW3hfdZ

— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) February 1, 2016

Manuel Pellegrini also affirmed to finishing up his term as Head coach of the Etihad side which ends in June of 2016.

The conclusion to Manuel Pellegrini's #safcvcity press conference. Watch in full on #mcfc.co.uk shortly… https://t.co/0F38jNJiWX

— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) February 1, 2016

Read full statement below
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.