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Man City boss Guardiola appoints new assistant coach to fill Arteta void

Former Almeria coach Juan Manuel Lillo of Spain attends a news conference upon his arrival at the international airport in Comalapa, about 45 km (28 miles) south of San Salvador, January 10, 2011 [COURTESY]

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has appointed his mentor and coaching inspiration Juan Manuel Lillo as his new assistant, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Lillo, 54, will take up the role vacated by Mikel Arteta, who left the Etihad Stadium to become manager at former club Arsenal.

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