Brian Kidd is set to leave Manchester City after a glittering 12 years with the Premier League champions.
The 72-year-old has served Pep Guardiola, Manuel Pellegrini and Roberto Mancini at the Etihad Stadium, winning 13 major trophies and three Community Shields in the process.
A hugely popular member of the backroom team, Kidd has acted as a confidante for staff and players in recent years.
Guardiola – who was told by sporting director Txiki Begiristain to keep Kidd on his team when appointed in 2016 – made a significant gesture after City’s latest Carabao Cup triumph in April.