They say change is the only constant in football—unless you’re Pep Guardiola, in which case the only constant is relentless overachievement. But after Manchester City’s “only third place” Premier League finish (cue tiny violin), Hugo Viana has grabbed the Etihad by the lapels and hollered, “Time for a reboot!”
Yes, Viana is the man of the hour—and quite possibly the man of the summer. The newly minted director of football isn’t just tweaking things; he’s tossing out the manual and rewriting the blueprint in Sharpie. Txiki Begiristain’s long reign is over, and Viana has already made more moves than a jittery striker in an offside trap.
Viana Brings the Thunder—and a Bit of Sass
Within days of taking over, Viana greenlit deals for Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rayan Cherki—no warm-up laps, no preseason jitters. He’s playing transfer market chess while others are fiddling with Fantasy Premier League.
And it’s not just on the pitch where the winds of change are gusting. The city promoted Federico Genovesi to Director of Performance—an eyebrow-raising move that makes you wonder if Viana has secret cloning tech to replace half the staff overnight.
The Viana Effect: Out with the Old (Sorry, Kev)
Gone are Kevin De Bruyne (we’ll miss those laser passes) and Scott Carson (we’ll miss… well, his vibes). Kyle Walker, Kalvin Phillips, and Jack Grealish? Left off the Club World Cup squad like expired milk. Viana is clearing the decks faster than a speedboat captain in a monsoon.
Pep, Pepijn, and the Pep-lennials
Guardiola’s reshuffled his brain trust, bringing in Pepijn Lijnders, James French, and even Kolo Toure, because why not add Invincible energy to the mix? As for Juanma Lillo & Co.—they’ve exited stage left with a polite bow and a weary sigh.
In conclusion, the Viana era is off to a whirlwind start, and Manchester City fans better buckle up. This isn’t just a rebuild—it’s a revolution with designer boots and a clipboard.
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