Sunday will not be easy, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola expects an emotional afternoon when his time as City manager comes to a close this Sunday. Men's Team Every word of Guardiola's final pre-match press conference We host Aston Villa in th...
Sunday will not be easy, says Guardiola Pep Guardiola expects an emotional afternoon when his time as City manager comes to a close this Sunday. Men's Team Every word of Guardiola's final pre-match press conference We host Aston Villa in the final game of the 2025/26 season at 16:00 (UK), wrapping up Pep’s extraordinary decade as manager at the Etihad Stadium. Having announced his departure on Friday, the Catalan will be bidding farewell to the fans, players and backroom staff once the game is concluded.
Click here to view our Pep Guardiola range It has also been confirmed that the Etihad’s North Stand will be renamed after our iconic boss, with Guardiola’s family to be in attendance at this weekend’s game. Speaking in Friday’s press conference, Guardiola said he can’t wait to share the moment with Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who will also leave City this summer. “I guess it will not be easy,” he began.
“I have a lot of love, it won’t be easy to see my family there and hopefully I can enjoy. “Another thing I enjoy is that I can do it alongside John [Stones] and Bernardo [Silva]. It’s so special for me.
Men's Team North Stand to be renamed ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’ “What better two players to live alongside, many years on and off the pitch, they represent this club both of them on and off the pitch like true gentlemen. “I think Eddie is coming back, who was the goalkeeper here for many years. “He couldn’t say bye to our fans so I’m happy he’s back, Gundo too.