Hugo Viana, wey be de Director of Football for Sporting Lisbon, na de leading candidate to replace Txiki Begiristain at Manchester City. Begiristain, wey don serve de club for 13 years, dey set to leave at de end of dis season after he turn 60 years old in August.
Viana, who be 41 years old, don gain plenty respect for his work at Sporting Lisbon. Under him, Sporting Lisbon win de Primeira Liga title twice, once in 2020/21 and again last season. He also involve in some big signings like Viktor Gyokeres, Ousmane Diomande, and Morten Hjulmand, who all dey attract interest from top European clubs.
Viana start his career as a player at Sporting Lisbon academy before he move to Newcastle United in 2002 for £8.5m, making him de most expensive teenager in Premier League history at dat time. Though he no make big impact at Newcastle, he play for other clubs like Valencia, Braga, and Al-Ahli. He also earn 29 caps for Portugal national team, scoring one goal.
Fabrizio Romano, a well-known transfer market insider, confirm say Manchester City dey in contact with Viana over de potential move to Etihad Stadium. Dis development come as Manchester City dey plan for life after Pep Guardiola, whose future at de club still dey uncertain beyond dis season.
Despite Begiristain’s exit, Manchester City board dey push hard to keep Guardiola as their head coach. Fans of de club also show their support for Guardiola by unveiling a banner during their recent match against Fulham, asking him to stay).
