My 94-year-old father will visit Etihad Stadium on Sunday, says Pep Guardiola on renaming of North Stand

My 94-year-old father will visit Etihad Stadium on Sunday, says Pep Guardiola on renaming of North Stand Man City rename newly-developed North Stand ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’ in honour of Catalan Guardiola says he is “speechless” & “no words” can describe what the tribute means to him The 55-year-old says he hopes his “vibe and energy will be there forever” at the Etihad Stadium Pep Guardiola has been left speechless after Manchester City announced the newly-developed North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be permanently renamed ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’ in his honour. The tribute was confirmed by the club ahead of Sunday’s final-day Premier League fixture against Aston Villa – Guardiola’s last game in charge after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium – as Manchester City move to ensure the legacy of the most successful manager in their history is written permanently into the fabric of the ground. It follows Friday’s confirmation of Guardiola’s departure , with Enzo Maresca lined up as his successor on an initial three-year deal, and comes alongside news that a statue will also be commissioned to commemorate the Catalan’s extraordinary decade in Manchester.

Manchester City announce permanent tributes to Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium Guardiola: No words – just thank you so much! Speaking in his final pre-match press conference at the City Football Academy , Guardiola struggled to find adequate language for the occasion. “Oh God, speechless, no words!

What can I say?! No words,” he said. “I like to feel that my vibe or my energy will be there forever, I like that feeling.

“In the bad moments, someone looks there and remembers Pep, I will send good energy to the team, the club. It’s the most incredible or huge honour I can get! Just I can say thank you so much to the club.