Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-17 19:30:00
Manchester City will see a change in their sporting director for the 2025/26 season, with Hugo Viana set to replace Txiki Begiristain. Viana will inherit a transfer blueprint focused on having succession plans within the squad, with each position having at least two players comfortable playing there. There are whispers that super-agent Jorge Mendes, who has a close relationship with Viana, may become more involved in City’s recruitment moving forward. Mendes has represented several current City players and has a roster of young talents that Viana could potentially utilize in future deals.
Mendes’ history with English clubs, including a transfer deal involving Viana back in 2002, suggests a potential partnership with City for young talents. While it is uncertain which specific players may be targeted, Viana may look to Mendes for assistance in bringing in promising talents that align with the club’s succession plans. City’s immediate focus remains on winning trophies before the transition between Begiristain and Viana takes place in the summer, with the possibility of Mendes playing a significant role in the club’s future transfers.
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