Pep Guardiola to succeed Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City

    By Rob Hodgetts

    Updated 1449 GMT (2249 HKT) February 1, 2016

    Manchester City's long wait to appoint Pep Guardiola finally ended in February 2015 -- the club said it first courted the ex-Barcelona coach in 2012.
    Photos: City confirms Spaniard's appointment
    Manchester City's long wait to appoint Pep Guardiola finally ended in February 2015 -- the club said it first courted the ex-Barcelona coach in 2012.
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    The former Bayern Munich coach succeeded Manuel Pellegrini at the Premier League club at the end of last season.
    Photos: City confirms Spaniard's appointment
    The former Bayern Munich coach succeeded Manuel Pellegrini at the Premier League club at the end of last season.
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    The Chilean was installed as Man City manager in 2013. He guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League title in 2014, also winning the League Cup in his first season.
    Photos: City confirms Spaniard's appointment
    The Chilean was installed as Man City manager in 2013. He guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League title in 2014, also winning the League Cup in his first season.
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    Guardiola announced in December 2015 he would be leaving Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich in May.
    Photos: City confirms Spaniard's appointment
    Guardiola announced in December 2015 he would be leaving Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich in May.
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    The former Barcelona coach was handed a three-year contract, <a href="http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2016/February/Club-statement-1-February/1454330178" target="_blank">according to a statement on the Manchester City website. </a>
    Photos: City confirms Spaniard's appointment
    The former Barcelona coach was handed a three-year contract, according to a statement on the Manchester City website.
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