After announcing his departure from Malaga, Manuel Pellegrini denied he had an agreement with Manchester City.
Pellegrini's name was being linked with the Blues before the Italian's exit on May 13, although the Chilean denied a deal had already been done following the goalless draw with Sevilla on May 12.
"I deny here and now being the new coach of Manchester City, I haven't signed any agreement with anybody," Pellegrini said on his club's official website at the time.
"I've been fortunate enough, and very proud, that every year the big clubs have shown an interest in me.
"I have an agreement with Malaga not to talk to anyone and nothing has been agreed with any other club.
"I hope in the coming weeks that things will become a little clearer about what is going to be the future here at this club."