Frank Christian
Manchester City has announced that Hugo Viana will take over as the new director of football, replacing Txiki Begiristain at the end of the 2024/25 season. This decision was reported throughout the week.
Viana will collaborate with Begiristain in the upcoming months to ensure a smooth transition before his official start in June.
In the world of sports, the excitement of potential transfers and managerial changes has led fans to speculate about possible successors for Pep Guardiola should he depart alongside Begiristain.
Ruben Amorim, aged 39, currently manages Sporting Clube de Portugal, where Viana has held a similar role. With City holding a favorable view of Viana’s approach, Amorim has emerged as a top candidate to replace Guardiola, if needed.
Guardiola is in his ninth year as the head coach of City, during which he has secured numerous trophies and established many records. However, it remains unclear if he plans to extend his contract for a tenth season.
Favorites to Take Over as Manchester City Manager
Betting site Oddschecker lists Amorim as the top choice to succeed Guardiola, offering odds as low as 4/1 from some bookmakers.
Another strong contender is Xabi Alonso, the current manager of Bayer Leverkusen and former Liverpool star midfielder.
It will be interesting to see if Amorim strengthens his position among the betting favorites as Viana’s upcoming appointment is further talked about.
