Guardiola: I will keep an eye on the Manchester City players after I leave

and Asdal Guardiola The banner is on a long journey that has spanned 10 years, during which the team won 20 local and international titles, most notably the historic English Premier League, FA Cup, andUEFA Champions League In 2023.

The Spanish coach said to the fans present at the Al-Ittihad Stadium: “I’m scared. Why do you love me so much? Why do I get all this love from you?”

He added: “I never thought about all this love. I was given the honor of coaching this team for 10 years. My father, who is 95 years old, is with you today in the stands. He may not notice what is happening around him, but I am sure that many years from now my family’s name will remain immortal in these stands. It is a great honor for me.”

He continued: “To name this stadium is a great honor for my family that I will have for the rest of my life,” and continued with a laugh: “I will look at the players without realizing it.”

He emphasized: “These players will have a great responsibility to maintain these levels, and I hope that they will continue to struggle. This team is like my home.”

Guardiola continued his message to the fans, saying: “If you see me in the future anywhere in the world, whether on the street or here at the Etihad Stadium, come to me and shake my hand.”

Guardiola concluded his speech by saying: “I had the opportunity to represent this team. It was fun, and every decision I made was for the sake of this team. I love you so much.”

In honor of Guardiola, he announced Manchester City announced the renaming of its newly expanded North Stand, which will open for the first time this week, to “Pep Guardiola Coliseum“.

An artist has also been commissioned to create a statue of Guardiola, which is to be placed at the entrance of the stadium.