Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has signed a new two-year contract.
The club will hope Pellegrini’s new contract ensures he can mastermind a title challenge this coming season without having to deal with constant rumours regarding his future.
City’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, said: “We are delighted to reach this agreement with Manuel Pellegrini, who has already contributed so much to the development of Manchester City in his first two years with us, and we look forward to further progress in the seasons ahead.
“This agreement allows Manuel to focus on the challenge of guiding a team capable of both fighting for domestic titles and competing for European honours.”
Pellegrini himself said: “I am proud to manage Manchester City FC and I am therefore very pleased to have agreed this contract.
“I have a very good quality group of players and a great team of people to work with on and off the field and at all levels of the club.
“I am focused on the coming season and confident that my team and I will respond to the constant support shown to us by everyone, including of course our fantastic fans.”