Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his sadness at the impending exit of the club's director of football as speculation grows about the Catalan coach's own future with the team. Txiki Begiristain's decision to leave the executive role he has occupied since 2012 was confirmed last weekend,

Pep Guardiola says he would advise on Man City successor when he eventually leaves the club - The Catalan insists he is yet to make a decision on whether or not he will extend his stay into a 10th season at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is usually being quizzed for his views on Barcelona or Real Madrid, but this time it is another La Liga side where the Catalan has given his opinion. Not a