Pep’s right-hand man leaves Man City for MLS! Rodolfo Borrell becomes Austin FC sporting director – replacing shamed Claudio Reyna after World Cup fallout with Gregg Berhalter
Rodolfo Borrell has left his role as Pep Guardiola‘s assistant at Manchester City to take over as Sporting Director at Austin FC in another coup for MLS.
He replaces Claudio Reyna, who departed the role as part of the fallout from his family feud with USA coach Gregg Berhalter following the World Cup.
The move is an eye-catching one for both Austin itself and Major League Soccer. He leaves City after the sensational treble winning season, where he played a central role working with Guardiola.
City director Txiki Begiristain said: ‘I would like to wish Rodolfo the best of luck in his new role at Austin FC.
‘He has played a significant role in the club’s achievements over the past nine years, both as Global Technical Director and after joining Pep Guardiola’s backroom team.
‘The manager has often spoken about how important his coaching staff have been in helping him and the team achieve what we have. Rodolfo has, of course, been a major part of that during his time at Manchester City.
‘I have every confidence that he will be a huge asset to both Austin FC and United States soccer.’
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