Aas an assistant coach Juan Manuel Lillo has entered the backroom team of Pep Guardiola reported Manchester City.
The 54-year-old Spaniard ignited his coaching profession in the Spanish Leagues, now connects from Qingdao Huanghai, directing the Club to be proclaimed champions of the Chinese League One and thereby making them achieve the Super League promotion.
Being the youngest coach in the history of La Liga Lillo has managed a number of world-class stars including Andres Iniesta, David Villa, and Yaya Toure.
Lillo is the youngest coach in the history of La Liga, who has directed a number of world-class stars including Andres Iniesta, David Villa, and Yaya Toure.
During their joint period in Mexico at the end of his playing days at Dorados de Sinaloa, he also managed City boss Pep Guardiola.
Lillo said: “I am delighted to be joining the coaching staff at Manchester City. My relationship with Pep goes back many years and as part of this exciting team, I am thrilled to be joining him.”
“It’s a joy to be part of this community and I intend to make a major contribution to the progress of the club’s performance.”