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UCL: Akanji a player after my heart, says Man City boss Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
Guardiola has highlighted Begiristain’s work in signing Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund last year.
He said, “What a signing Manchester City has made… wow.
“What a player Txiki Begiristain has brought me here.
“He can play as a winger, as a central defender and as a midfield. When he reaches the final third he has the ability to give passes, he is fast, he is strong.”