Manchester United are showing Man City how not to replace Txiki Begiristain and Pep Guardiola

Manchester City didn't panic when Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrada left the Etihad for Manchester United last season. They won't panic now Txiki Begiristain is set to leave.

And they won't panic if Pep Guardiola departs with his friend and long-time colleague in June or July.

As United continue to reach new levels of farce in their handling of Erik Ten Hag's position, City is a sea of calm - even with completely unknown waters on the horizon.

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With Begiristain set to step down in the summer, and Guardiola likely to follow him unless he changes his mind, City could be heading into a new era next season. Begiristain has been the influential Director of Football behind their greatest period of success over the last 12 years. Guardiola has been the manager for eight of those years and delivered unprecedented silverware.

Good luck to whoever replaces them.

When Berrada swapped East Manchester for Salford, questions were raised over how significant the defection would be. Berrada was credited in playing a key role in Erling Haaland's signing, so a high profile replacement would surely be needed.

Except City knew Berrada was only the top of a hard-working and experienced team, who have taken on his responsibilities without the need for an external appointment. Reports now suggest there will be a similarly-seamless transition for Begiristain's replacement, with a successor said to be chosen and starting in early 2025.

City have known that Begiristain could leave for a long time, so have had time to plan for