A file picture taken in Cornella on October 27, 2012, shows Malaga's Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini during a Spanish League football match between RCD Espanyol and Malaga.
LONDON: Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed coach of Manchester City, the English Premier League said on Friday.
"@MCFC are delighted to announce Manuel Pellegrini as the Club's new manager," the club announced on Twitter.
A statement on the club's website mcfc.co.uk added that the Chilean had joined on a three-year contract and would take up his role from June 24. (AFP)
