Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pledged his support for Mark Hughes.
City owners delighted with potential
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pledged his support for Mark Hughes after suggestions the City boss could be on his way.
Hughes was part of a meeting with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and executive chairman Garry Cook, during which Sheikh Mansour gave the management his full backing.
The meeting was the first since the Abu Dhabi United Group purchased a 90 per cent controlling stake in the team.
A statement by Sheikh Mansour on the club's
official website said: "I find that both Mark and Garry share an ambition for success and the enthusiasm and capability to deliver on that ambition.
Potential
"I'm delighted at the potential for both men to positively impact the evolution of Manchester City Football Club in its entirety.
"I fully endorse the plans approved by the Manchester City board that Khaldoon, Mark and Garry shared with me.
"They reflect our shared aim of seeing Manchester City Football Club evolve to become a significant force in the world of football.
"Importantly we see that evolution being on every level and borne out of a sustainable approach that has its foundations in the club's academy; its fans and the relationship with the Manchester community."
Regular meetings
The board will look to arrange regular meetings to discuss all aspects of the club both on and off the pitch.
Following a discussion with Hughes about his intentions of taking City forward, Sheikh Mansour added: "Mark shared with me his plans for how the team should be developed.
"His strategy is compelling and he has my absolute mandate to implement his plans to evolve this team in the right way over the short, medium and long terms."
