Viana named new City director of football
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Manchester City have announced the appointment of Hugo Viana as director of football to succeed the outgoing Txiki Begiristain.
Former Portugal midfielder Viana, who had a four-year spell at Newcastle United as a player, will move to Etihad Stadium from Sporting and officially starts his role after the Club World Cup in the summer.
City say the 41-year-old will collaborate with Begiristain, who is leaving the club after 12 years, in the meantime "to ensure a smooth transition".
