Pep Guardiola will have a statue built in his honour, and a stand renamed after him, as Manchester City pay tribute to their outgoing boss.
Guardiola, 55, has confirmed that he will step down as City manager after 10 trophy-laden seasons.
But City have already confirmed how his legacy at the club will continue after his final game in the dugout against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium tomorrow.
A statue of Guardiola has been commissioned, the club confirmed, and will be located on the approach to the newly renamed The Pep Guardiola Stand.
The North Stand, which is recently expanded, at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed in honour of their legendary manager.
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“I said a long time ago that Manchester City should have the very best people at its disposal, both on and off the field. For ten years, Pep has been the personification of that ambition,” Sheikh Mansour said.
“He has made an indelible imprint on the DNA of the Club. One that is borne more from how he won than from the many trophies he lifted.
“He has the unending gratitude of myself and the entire City family, a family of which he will always be part.”
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “The Pep Guardiola Stand, and the statue that will sit outside it, rightly ensure that Pep’s legacy will remain forever woven into the fabric of this football club, the city of Manchester and English football.
“The unique relationship that he has with our fans has been earned through the honesty and passion of his ten seasons fighting to bring them success. The Pep Guardiola Stand is a fitting and permanent reminder of that relationship, the most successful period in our Club’s history, and the unique football genius at its heart.”
Chief Executive Officer Ferran Soriano added: “It is wholly appropriate that the occasion of Pep’s final game as Manchester City Manager will also be the afternoon that the wonderful new Pep Guardiola Stand of the Etihad Stadium will hold 7,000 more City fans for the very first time.
“Sunday will be an opportunity for everyone to celebrate his achievements. Sheikh Mansour’s permanent marking of Pep’s incredible legacy will give City fans the opportunity to acknowledge Pep’s legend every single time they visit our stadium.”
Meanwhile, during Guardiola’s 10-year reign, he led the Cityzens to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League victory.
