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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Man City announce plans to honour Pep Guardiola after iconic manager’s exit confirmed

  • Manchester City will rename the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium the “Pep Guardiola Stand” and erect a statue in his honour, following his departure this summer after a decade as manager.
  • Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak personally informed Guardiola of the club's decision to recognise his role in their most successful period.
  • Sheikh Mansour highlighted Guardiola's unprecedented success, which includes winning 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League.
  • The 55-year-old manager is stepping down after becoming the most successful in City's history, having led the team for 10 years.
  • The newly expanded North Stand, which adds over 7,000 seats, will be fully open for the first time during Guardiola's final match in charge against Aston Villa on Sunday.

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