Manchester City appoint Txiki Begiristain as director of football

Manchester City appoint Txiki Begiristain as director of football Manchester City have appointed former Barcelona technical director Txiki Begiristain as their director of football in a management restructure. The 48-year-old will oversee player recruitment, previously the remit of football administrator Brian Marwood. Former Arsenal winger Marwood has moved to a new role as managing director of the club's football academy. Begiristain worked at Barcelona from 2008 to 2010 with new City chief executive Ferran Soriano. More to follow.