Real deal as Pellegrini exits Villareal to take Madrid hot seat

REAL MADRID have confirmed they have reached an agreement for Manuel Pellegrini to be their new coach.

Pellegrini, who had been in charge of Villarreal, will be officially presented today at the Bernabeu.

A statement on the Real Madrid website read: “Real Madrid and Manuel Pellegrini have reached a deal for the Chilean coach to be the first team head coach during the forthcoming season.”