Three potential candidates were shortlisted by Manchester City’s boardroom for the role of the director of football after Txiki Begeristain’s departure.This Friday, it seems, the search is definitely over as the Cityzens’ have apparently agreed on a deal with the current Sporting Lisbon director, Hugo Viana.City consider three candidates to replace TxikiAccording to The Athletic, Viana’s arrival at City could be announced as early as next week.The former Newcastle and Portugal midfielder has held this role in Lisbon since 2018 and has proved himself to be a serious expert in the transfer market, with Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte and Pedro Porro among those to leave for significantly higher fees than they were purchased for. Viktor Gyokeres, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand are among those who star in the current team.𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: #ManCity have AGREED A DEAL for Sporting Lisbon director of football Hugo Viana to takeover from Txiki Begiristain, as per @Jack_Gaughan! 🚨‼️ pic.twitter.com/HAtglyVNRY— City Report (@cityreport_) October 11, 2024 During his tenure, they won their first Primeira Liga title in 19 years in 2021 and also did it last season.Manchester City face Sporting in Lisbon in the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase on November 5.##NAJAVA_MECA_8407812##
