EXCLUSIVE: Pellegrini sacked by City
Manuel Pellegrini has been sacked after just 5 months.
Manchester City have confirmed the sacking of Manuel Pellegrini.
Despite only being employed just 5 months ago, Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirmed that they board felt that they had no other choice but to depart with the Chilean
The following statement has been released by Manchester City:
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It is with regret that we can announce the immediate departure of Head Coach Manuel Pellegrini.”
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Over the past few months, the board have become deeply concerned and dissatisfied with form of the Club, and as a result, the position at which the club currently stands. We would like to wish Manuel every success for the future and thank him for his time here.”
Manchester City will now be looking for a new manager with Jügen Klopp, who is currently without a club, favourite to take the job.
The news will hopefully come as a relief to Tottenham boss André-Villas Boas, who plays the side at White Hart Lane in just 4 days time.