pellegrini

[PeterParker]

OFFICIAL

Manchester City Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as first team manager.

Pellegrini, who joins the Club on a three year contract, will take up the role from 24th June.

Reacting to his appointment Pellegrini said: “I am delighted to accept this hugely exciting opportunity. The Club has a clear vision for success both on and off the pitch and I am committed to making a significant contribution.

"Everything is in place for Manchester City to continue to be successful and I am excited to be able to work with such a talented squad, the Executive team and the Board to deliver for fans who are renowned for their steadfast support.”

Commenting on the appointment, Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Manuel is a hugely experienced and successful manager with a proven track record.

..MCFC Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak

Echoing these sentiments, Chief Executive Officer Ferran Soriano said: “Manuel is a very experienced coach with a recognised ability to get the most out of his players and build cohesive teams.

...Ferram Soriano, CEO MCFC...

Manuel Pellegrini has more than 25 years of managerial experience during which time he has led clubs in his native Chile, Ecuador and Argentina to six major trophies, including League titles with LDU Quito and Argentinian sides River Plate and San Lorenzo.

His last nine years have been spent in Spain where he has impressed with his management of Villarreal, Real Madrid and most recently Malaga.

[Slim]

Thank god Danny Mills spurred City into action.

[City64]

About fucking time too !

And where have all the board "know it alls" dissapeared too ?

[Moonchesteri]

FINALLY it's official. I'll raise a glass to your arrival Pelle, hopefully it won't be too long 'til I raise a glass to a trophy you deliver! ;)

I'm glad Kidd stays too, at least one of the coaches is familiar with the league

[Redna]

He's English is far superior to Bobby's.
Oddly he speaks with a spanish accent. I thought he was Chilean ;)
CTID!!

[littlebig]

Excellent. Never really in doubt but it's good that's it's official now. Great off season so far, everything seems to be falling into place.

Welcome Manuel.

[Sideshow Bob]

sea bass for everyone!!!

[london blue 2]

Pellegrini out?

Someone had to...

[Slim]

Pellegrini out?

Someone had to...

Are you a Potter in disguise?

[Alex Sapphire]

as Gareth Cheeseman would say...

[Blue Since 76]

If you owed me £200K, I'd be very happy if you paid off my mortgage instead of giving me the cash

Only if you planned paying the mortgage yourself.

Not that it matters now, the next Messiah has arrived

[Alex Sapphire]

I tell you what
East Manchester looks well in those photos and videos on the OS.
Must be the new Academy. Money well spent

[Saul Goodman]

I wonder why he doesn't start until the 24th.

[ant london]

I tell you what
East Manchester looks well in those photos and videos on the OS.
Must be the new Academy. Money well spent

haha you mong!

Brilliant news though, we've not put a foot wrong so far this close season.....what's next. This is a brilliant summer thus far.

[YayaJonas]

Finally! Now let's go get the rest of our targets ASAP!

[Blue Blood]

Delighted to see him finally in, signed and sealed.

Double delighted to hear him talking about playing "attractive football" and not sitting on leads.

Triple super duper delighted that Brian Kidd is staying on. Incredibly sensible and honourable move by all involved. Kudos.


(352 is dead, haazah)

[Twobob]

I tell you what
East Manchester looks well in those photos and videos on the OS.
Must be the new Academy. Money well spent

They managed to fit in quiyte a bit between rain showers!

[Risby]

I feel much better now he has signed. We have had a good June so far and I hope this is a sign of things to come.
Efficiency + new signings + get rid of the rubbish = a very successful and exciting season.

[Crossie]

Welcome to the club Manuel.

Everyone starts with the support of the club and its fans.

Although I for one think your face is scary.

[Dameerto]

Thank god Danny Mills spurred City into action.

Where would we be without him? (apart from better off, obviously)