Sports
Guardiola reacts to Begiristain’s exit from Man City
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has reacted to the decision of director of football, Txiki Begiristain, to leave the club next year.
Recall Man City announced that its Director of Football (DOF), Txiki Begiristain will not remain at the club in the summer of 2025.
Reacting to Begiristain’s exit next year on Friday, Guardiola, 53, acknowledged the bond he has shared with the DOF over the years.
The former Barcelona gaffer disclosed that he was aware that Begiristain will be leaving the English Premier League defending champions, and expressed gratitude to him for his contributions to the club.
“A part of me is leaving. A friend of mine and the architect to create one of the best teams ever at Barcelona and now here.
“I knew the decision for a long time, a family reason, personal reason. I know how grateful he is for his experience here,” he told journalists.
He added that Begiristain’s absence will be felt when he will eventually leave, especially in the challenging times.
“He will be missed a lot. For the confidence, the trust especially in the bad moments.”
Government arrests 6-year-old over murder
Akwa Ibom Assembly members, others defy Eno’s defection order
Osun 2026: Open letter to President Tinubu, by Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Bobrisky unveils new name
Kogi East Integrity Group celebrates Alhaji Sanusi Abdul for Sallah humanitarian outreach
Ini Ememobong: Former Akwa Ibom Commissioner who resigned after Umo Eno’s defection
Akwa Ibom: Netizens hails Ini Ememobong on refusal to join APC
Pep Guardiola hints at future in international football
Shock as commissioner resigns after Umo Eno joins APC
APC welcomes Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno into party, calls move ‘thoughtful decision’
Matawalle: The inertia of the saddest minds, by Lawal Umar Maradun, Ph.D.
VeryDarkMan breaks silence after release
Bauchi lawmaker trains, empowers 125 youths on agriculture
NCoS unveils faces of fleeing inmates, places N5m cash reward for info
Man Utd eye new goalkeeper
Imo community decries killings, seeks urgent government action
Breaking: NCoS launches manhunt as 7 inmates escape in Osun
The Imperative for human development in Africa, by Rauf Aregbesola
Lamido urges Tinubu to pay MKO Abiola’s ₦45 billion debt
How Prof. Mgbeke paid me N300, 000 to manipulate audio recordings against Natasha – Ogbonnaya
We didn’t authorize petition against Mele Kyari, group tells AGF, EFCC
Breaking: Nationwide strike looms as ASUU issues 21-day notice
Inuwa Yahaya condoles with RFI over loss of Kabir Yusuf
Guardiola issues Erling Haaland fitness update ahead of Wolves
-
National News2 days agoTrump approves travel ban on 12 countries, citing security concerns
-
Politics2 days agoPDP targets David Mark as new party chairman
-
Education2 days agoStop studying useless courses – Odumeje sparks debate with advice to Nigerian students
-
Metro News2 days agoGovernment uncovers 7,000 ghost workers on payroll
-
Entertainment2 days agoMixed reactions as church members dance to Davido, Omah Lay’s song during service
-
Metro News2 days agoDetails emerge on young graduate who d!ed in Cocoa House fall
-
Sports2 days agoTransfer: Saudi club unveils Inzaghi as new manager
-
Sports2 days agoNations League: Ronaldo’s winner sets another scoring record