By Tom Gott Manchester City have confirmed Hugo Viana will replace Txiki Begiristain as the club’s director of football next summer. It was recently revealed that Begiristain will end his long-standing association with City, which dates back to 2012, at the end of the 2024/25 season. Sporting CP’s Hugo Viana was quickly touted as the preferred replacement and City have now confirmed a deal to sign the 41-year-old. “Manchester City can confirm that Txiki Begiristain will step away from his full-time role as Director of Football at the end of the 2024/25 season,” a club statement read. “Followin…