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."