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Michael Jordan leads tributes at Guardiola's emotional Man City farewell

From The Punch · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Pep Guardiola received an emotional farewell from Manchester City after a decade marked by 20 trophies.
  • Basketball icon Michael Jordan and other sports figures paid tribute to the departing manager.
  • Guardiola expressed deep gratitude to the fans, stating they would remain in his heart forever.

Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City supporters after a decade of unparalleled success, during which the club secured 20 trophies and established itself as a European powerhouse. The 55-year-old manager announced his departure last week, concluding a remarkable tenure that transformed the club.

I just wanted to congratulate you on an unbelievable career.

· Michael JordanBasketball icon Michael Jordan paid tribute to Pep Guardiola via video message.

A star-studded farewell celebration was held at Co-op Live, attended by approximately 19,000 fans. Among the notable tributes was a video message from basketball legend Michael Jordan, who congratulated Guardiola on his "unbelievable career" and wished him well in retirement. "Enjoy your retirement. Good luck on the links and keep them straight. Congratulations," Jordan said.

Enjoy your retirement. Good luck on the links and keep them straight. Congratulations.

· Michael JordanMichael Jordan's well wishes to Pep Guardiola.

Former City captain Vincent Kompany, now manager of Bayern Munich, made a surprise appearance, drawing loud cheers. Golfer Tommy Fleetwood also sent a video message, calling Guardiola a friend and praising his achievements. Veteran manager Neil Warnock lauded Guardiola as "the best manager I have ever seen."

You deserve whatever you are about to do next. It is an honour to call you a friend and congratulations. You have been amazing.

· Tommy FleetwoodEnglish golfer Tommy Fleetwood's tribute to Guardiola.

Earlier in the day, thousands of fans lined the streets of Manchester as the club's men's, women's, and academy teams paraded their trophies. During the farewell event, Guardiola addressed the crowd with deep emotion. "First of all, thank you so much for coming tonight to say bye," he said. "Thank you so much, I don’t have enough gratitude. Always, for the rest of my life, I will have you in my heart."

I can’t quite believe you are leaving. I have seen off so many managers but you are top of the pile. The best manager I have ever seen.

· Neil WarnockVeteran football manager Neil Warnock praised Guardiola's achievements.
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