Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is expected to leave the club at end of this season.
The Spaniard originally planned to step back from day-to-day operations when he turned 55 but was so invested in the City project and working alongside manager Pep Guardiola that he extended that to 60.
He reached that age in August and the decision was made with full knowledge and endorsement of the club hierarchy.
City are believed to have reached an agreement to appoint a replacement, who is due to start in early 2025.
Begiristain played a leading role in the recruitment of his successor and will continue with his duties during a handover period for the first six months.
The former Spain midfielder previously worked as technical director at Barcelona from 2008 to 2010.
He joined the Etihad club in 2012 in a move that reunited him with City CEO Ferran Soriano, who he worked with during his time at Barcelona.
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