The 72-year-old also worked under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini as well as helping Sir Alex Ferguson to glory with Manchester United
Veteran coach Brian Kidd has left Manchester City as part of a shake-up of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff.
The 72-year-old joined City in 2009 following the arrival of Roberto Mancini and also worked under Manuel Pellegrini before Guardiola took charge in 2016.
Under-18s head coach Carlos Vicens has been promoted to join the first-team coaching staff.
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