Pellegrini is the new manager (Malaga Newspaper reports) 3.

[g180aj]

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Im so excited about the inevitable appointment of mr pellegrini and i really hope we will anounce isco before the under 21's cant see it myself tho

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

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Sorry if this one's been posted everyone!
Pellegrini on Youth at city and style of play ... having a crisis me.



Manuel Pellegrini has given the clearest indication yet that he will take over from Roberto Mancini by revealing he already has an arrangement with Manchester City.

"I have a verbal agreement with them and hopefully that can become official," the Málaga manager told the radio show Al Primer Toque.

The 59-year-old Chilean added that he is excited by the prospect of a move to England. "I have always liked challenges and I am very excited by this project," he said. "The idea is to build a project at all levels. The chance to construct an infrastructure is as important to me as simply turning up at a team that has a chance of winning things. For me, the objective is not just titles."

He then set out his football ideas. "You have to know where you are and how you are going to progress and develop the club," he said. "I want to win titles and do it with a certain style of play. It is not just about winning, it is about image as well, helping build a club that has resources, stability, a long-term plan, that plays attractive football. I believe that the better football you play the better chance you have of winning. In that sense I am results-driven too, but it is deeper than just the egotism of wanting to turn up and win."

Pellegrini indicated that he had an understanding of what City's hierarchy would demand of a new manager. "We know where [Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain] came from [Barcelona] and we know perfectly what kind of approach they are interested in," he said. "We want to win and to entertain."

He also praised City's squad. "City have a great team, a great squad and they have people who are very clear about where they want to go and how the club should develop," he said. "[David] Silva is the kind of player that makes the difference. We will have a squad that can play very good football. I am sure we will play attractive football"

Pellegrini claimed he had received other offers but is banking on a move to England. "Italy was a possibility too, so was France. The priority for me is Manchester City. I didn't have any conflict with Barcelona and I think they are doing the right thing supporting Tito [Vilanova] if he feels well enough."He was also asked if English football was a bit Neanderthal for his style but stressed his familiarity with its demands. "I did my coaching course in England and I know it very well. English football has evolved a lot in recent years. The Barcelona style, which has been watched very closely, has made an impact there too. Arsenal are not so direct, they build their moves more. Manchester United have evolved a lot. I won't have any problems adapting.

"I speak English although not as well as i would like because it has been some time now since I spoke it regularly. I learnt it as a kid and I will be fine. There will be no problem in the dressing room."

That's a telling quote. It says a lot about Pellegrini and it says a lot about Mourinho. Bring it on....

 

[bluemathlady]

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If correctly quoted, I like the fact that he now says "we". He gives the impression of being a very classy guy too.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

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What was the article only a week or so ago saying that Pellegrini didn't want to join City and he was being forced out of Malaga?

 

[The Man With The Stick]

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What was the article only a week or so ago saying that Pellegrini didn't want to join City and he was being forced out of Malaga?

I'd suggest it was big bag of bow-locks

 

[blueinsa]

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What was the article only a week or so ago saying that Pellegrini didn't want to join City and he was being forced out of Malaga?

The sort of article that has grown men having hissy fits in the transfer forum mate.

Made up bollox!

 

[jollylescott]

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I think he will turn out to be a fantastic appointment. The players will love his man management style and in modern football this is incredibly important.

Nice to see that he has made a special mention of Merlin. I think he knows if he gets the right players around Merlin, and gets the best out of him, we will be a very powerful team next season.

 

[bluemathlady]

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Just wondering about Yaya. Is it really true that he has in his contract that he cannot be subbed? I just wonder if Pellegrini would be allowed to take him off if he disappears completely during games, as he often has done this season. Of course Im hoping Pellegrini could unleash the beast in Yaya, but you never know.

 

[machine9]

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This time next year , i think we will be calling him "THE DON" good manager just what
We need to freshen things up , new ideas and maybe a plan B .

 

[citysix]

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The don will have a plan b,c,d