The Chilean spent time wandering around the city of Manchester and having a suit fitted in a Hugo Boss shop before he was unveiled holding a sky-blue shirt.
His new backroom team were with him on the flight over, including right-hand man Ruben Cousillas and fitness coach Jose Cabello.
Touchdown in England: Manuel Pellegrini showing off the Manchester City shirt for the first time
New horizons: Pellegrini arriving at Manchester Airport with some of his backroom staff
Calling a cab: Pellegrini getting around Manchester using his good English
His new rival in Manchester, David Moyes, begins his job at United on Monday, and Pellegrini will be looking to get a quick start under his belt, especially on the transfer front.
City have already lost out to Real Madrid for the signature of Pellegrini's old player Isco, who shone during the European Under 21 Championships in Israel for Spain.
First greetings: Pellegrini meeting a delegation from Manchester City in the early hours of Sunday morning
Style: One of the first things Pellegrini did was go to Hugo Boss and have a new suit fitted
Suits you! It appears City will lose none of Mancini's taste in nice outfits
High up on his list of targets are Fluminense striker Fred, who will lead his country's attack in Sunday night's Confederations Cup final against Spain, and Benfica's Oscar Cardozo.
City and United are not the only team challenging for the title to bring in a new manager, as Chelsea are hoping that Jose Mourinho will turn round their Premier League fortunes.
The three changes at the helm make the next season one of the most anticipated of the decade, with the race even more wide open than usual.
Job on their hands: Pellegrini and right-hand man Ruben Cousillas
Clear objective: Pellegrini takes over from Roberto Mancini as he looks to wrestle back the title from United
Relaxed: Pellegrini strolls around Manchester as he acclimatises to his new surroundings
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