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Manchester City's academy director Jason Wilcox resigns from his role ahead of switch to Southampton... with Premier League winner preparing to take up director of football role at St Mary's

Manchester City’s academy director Jason Wilcox had handed in his resignation ahead of a switch to Southampton.

Wilcox informed City’s hierarchy yesterday that he wanted to take the opportunity to move into first-team football.

The 51-year-old has been a huge success at academy level for the Premier League champions and rivals have long been tracking his progress.

Man City's academy director Jason Wilcox (pictured) has resigned from his role at the club

Man City's academy director Jason Wilcox (pictured) has resigned from his role at the club

The 51-year-old is preparing to take on the director of football role with Southampton

The 51-year-old is preparing to take on the director of football role with Southampton

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