Official: Guardilla finally appoints Michael Artemis's replacement.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola named his mentor and the coach who inspired him, Juan Manuel Lillon, his assistant, has announced Friday's Premier Legage Club.

54-year-old Lilo will take over the post that has remained vacant following Michael Artetas' departure, which is currently Arsenal coach.

Spanish Lillo joins Qingdao Juangai, whom the team has helped promote to China's Superliga.

Lillo, who formerly led Real Sociedad, Vissel Kobaen and Real Oviedon, worked with many talented players in his career, including Andres Inistan, David Wilan and Yaya Touren. He was also Guardilla's coach at the end of his career as a player during the joint time in Mexico at Dorados.

“Co-operation with Pepi started many years ago and I'm happy to join his team”, Lilo said about City's official site. “Manchester City has had great successes in recent editions and has played beautiful football. It is a pleasure to be part of this group and I hope to make a valuable contribution so that the club's successes can continue”.

City will play Arsenal on 17 June.