Pep Guardiola, who announced he will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, admitted how emotional the process of informing the players of his decision was. According to the legendary Catalan tactician, his farewell speech in the dressing room did not go as smoothly as he had expected, and he felt very nervous. This is reported by Goal.com .
Manchester City's management has decided to name the north stand after him and erect a statue on the stadium grounds to honor Guardiola's decade of successful work. The coach will not cut ties with the club entirely; an agreement has been reached for him to continue as a global ambassador within the City Football Group.
In a press conference, Pep Guardiola shared his emotions: "I feel happy and proud. This has been the most unforgettable experience of my life, otherwise I wouldn't have stayed here for 10 years. I am infinitely grateful for the love and affection shown to me. On Sunday, I want to hug everyone on the pitch and say goodbye to my fans properly."
Speaking about the situation in the dressing room, the coach said: "That speech was a total disaster, I was more nervous than ever. I told the players the truth: I feel that the passion and energy that have driven me since childhood will be missing in the future. I had to be honest with myself and the club that believed in me."
Manchester City hosts Aston Villa on Sunday in the final round of the Premier League. Having secured second place in the table behind Arsenal, the "Citizens" will try to send their manager off with a victory. A celebratory parade involving all the club's teams is planned for Monday.
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