Manuel Pellegrini will leave his Man City post June 30, as Pep Guardiola has confirmed a three-year deal to take over. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City. There's something about Pep Guardiola's career progression that doesn't feel right. Shouldn't it have been reversed? Signing up Guardiola is a major coup for City. On Europe's top tables there's still a sense that they are the new kid on the block. They need to change the notion that they are flashy upstarts. Acquiring the most sought-after manager in the business will have as much impact on their reputation as winning a Champions League. At least in the short term. City have seized their opportunity. Others missed a chance. When...
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