Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has spoken for the first time since the club announced that their director of football, Txiki Begiristain, will be leaving next year.

Guardiola first worked with Begiristain during his time at Barcelona and both men enjoyed a fine friendship.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Guardiola admitted he knew about the decision for a long time.

He said: “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 will be missed a lot. For the confidence, the trust especially in the bad moments.”

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