Hughes, who held a press conference yesterday (5 June) confirming the appointment, was joined at Manchester City by assistants Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki, and replaces former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, who left the club earlier this month, at the City helm.
It has been reported that Hughes has signed a three year contract worth £3m a year and will be handed a £50m war-chest to spend on signing new players.
Teacher Stern managing partner Graham Shear, who has previously advised footballers including
It is understood the Hughes deal was closed in a matter of days.
Shear commented: “We were very pleased that we were able to work together so well and conclude the deal quickly.”
