Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to sporting director Txiki Begiristain.

Guardiola has highlighted Begiristain's work in signing Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund last year.

He said, "What a signing Manchester City has made... wow.

"What a player Txiki Begiristain has brought me here.

"He can play as a winger, as a central defender and as a midfield. When he reaches the final third he has the ability to give passes, he is fast, he is strong."