Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-17 18:00:00
Hugo Viana is set to take over from Txiki Begiristain as Manchester City’s sporting director, a challenging role given Begiristain’s success in signing top players for the club. Begiristain’s transfer strategy involves having two players for each position with an age gap, ensuring a smooth succession plan within the squad. Viana’s appointment has been positively received by players like Ruben Amorim and Bernardo Silva, who praise his ambition and potential to succeed at City.
Viana has a strong track record at Sporting CP, making significant transfers like the sale of Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United for £47 million and the acquisition of players like Pedro Porro from City for £7 million. His expertise in the transfer market will be crucial for City as he transitions into his new role, following Begiristain’s successful blueprint for player recruitment. The challenge for Viana will be to continue City’s success by adhering to the club’s internal succession plans and building a squad capable of maintaining their winning ways.
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