Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola appointment on three-year contract

Pep Guardiola will take over as Manchester City head coach for the start of next season on a three-year contract, the club have announced.

Pep Guardiola will succeed Manuel Pellegrini as manager next season, Manchester City have announced.

The club’s surprise statement ends considerable speculation linking them with outgoing Bayern Munich boss Guardiola and over Pellegrini’s future.