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Guardiola Farewell Turns City Parade Into Celebration Tinged with Heartache
Fans honored a season of success as Guardiola left after 10 years, with 20 trophies paraded and 17,000 celebrating at Co-op Live.
- On Monday, Manchester City held an emotional trophy parade and after-party as thousands lined streets in 31 degrees Celsius heat to celebrate a season of success and say goodbye to 55-year-old manager Pep Guardiola after a decade at the club.
- Guardiola's departure concludes 10 seasons managing Manchester City's men's side, during which he lifted 17 major trophies including the Premier League Cup and FA Cup, telling fans 'deep inside, I know it's my time. Nothing is eternal.'
- The parade route stretched from Northern Quarter to Colin Bell Stand at Etihad Stadium, while a sold-out crowd of 17,000 at Co-Op Live watched former players including Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish parade Guardiola's 20 trophies, with video tributes from NBA legend Michael Jordan.
- Addressing the crowd, Guardiola expressed gratitude saying 'I don't have enough gratitude. I will have for the rest of my life,' and advised his successor to 'be yourself, be free, go with your ideas,' as former assistant Enzo Maresca is reportedly positioned to replace him.
- Jeremy Doku said 'I'm going to miss him a lot...he's a legend, probably one of the best managers ever,' while season ticket holder Steve Evans said Guardiola 'changed football in England,' though longtime fans Josh and Carla called the celebrations 'bittersweet' as they bid farewell to his era.
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