Liverpool had agreed to match his the Spanish international's €60m (£50.1m, $66.7m) release clause in the summer, but he chose to reject the move to Anfield at the time

Real Sociedad Star Responds to Manchester City RumoursManchester City have reportedly set their sights on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi as they seek a replacement for their key

Martin Zubimendi was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal in the summer before opting to remain at Real Sociedad

Begiristain's successes are inextricably linked to those of Guardiola. City fans will hope that that is not the case for their futures too..

Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave the club at the end of the season. The 60-year-old Spaniard joined City in 2012 and was instrumental in bringing Pep Guardiola to the club as manager four years later.

Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave the club at the end of the season, a source has told ESPN.