All change at Man City? Director of football Txiki Begiristain to step down in 2025 with Pep Guardiola's future still in doubt

The 60-year-old initially intended to reduce his role at the club five years ago, The Athletic reports, but he decided to push that decision back. Now, Begiristain has opted to step back and has the backing of other club chiefs.

With the help of Begiristain, the Premier League champions have already decided on and reached an agreement with his replacement, who will start in the role early next year. Begiristain will remain at the club for six months to handover his duties to his successor.

The change in director of football comes as City remain in the dark about coach Pep Guardiola's future. His contract expires at the end of the season and, with City facing 115 charges for of breaching financial regulations, there are fears that this will be his last year at the club.

City are continuing to battle with the Premier League in their legal case, while Guardiola's side are aiming to become the first team in English history to win the top flight five years in a row. Their next match is against Wolves on October 20.