replace Manuel Pellegrini this summer.
Pellegrini had remained tight-lipped over his own future
following Guardiola's announcement, but now City have
confirmed that the Chilean, who signed a contract extension
until 2017 last August, will be not be staying on beyond the
end of the season.
So it's confirmed: Pep Guardiola to take over at Manchester City in the summer #mcfc pic.twitter.com/NVUPuemACz — Sammy Lee (@Sammy_Goal) February 1, 2016
A statement from City read: “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 16/17 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 Pellegrini, who is fully supportive of the decision to
make this communication is entirely focused on achieving
his targets for the season ahead of retaining the respect and
commitment of all involved with the leadership of the Club.”
Pellegrini has revealed that he was informed of the club's
decision a month ago and claims he will leave on the terms
of the original contract he signed when he joined City in
2013.
"Before I finish, I want to tell you I have talked with the club
and I will finish my contract on the original date,” said the
Chilean.
"I signed for one year more, but with the clause that the club
or me can choose not to use that stuff now, so I finish here
on the original date, June 30, so there is not the
speculation.
"The club are not doing anything behind me, I knew this one
month ago, but I don't think it's good to have rumour or
speculation about these things, so I prefer to finish today,
which I why I have told the players and I have told the Press.
I also spoke to the club two weeks ago and said that I would
do it."
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