Manchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola will take over this summer.

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Manchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola will take over this summer.

Outgoing boss Manuel Pellegrini confirmed he will leave City on June 30 to make way for Guardiola.

City released a statement which read: "Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalised contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC head coach for the 2016-17 EPL season onwards.

"The contract is for thee years. These negotiations were a re-commencement of discussions that were curtailed in 2012."

Manchester City's statement in full.

"Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commented and finalised contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head coach for the 16/17 EPL season onwards.

"The contract is for three years. These negotiations were a re-commencement of discussions that were curtailed in 2012.

"Out of respect for Manuel Pellegrini and the players, the Club wishes to make its decision public to remove the unnecessary burden of speculation.

"Manuel Pellegrini, who is fully supportive of the decision to make this communication is entirely focused on achieving his targets for the season ahead of retaining the respect and commitment of all involved with the leadership of the Club."

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