Manchester City supporters are preparing for an emotional end to the season as Pep Guardiola edges closer to his final match at the Etihad Stadium.
The Spaniard will lead City against Bournemouth before taking charge of his final Premier League game against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Transfer News Live revealed that Guardiola decided to leave despite still having one year remaining on his contract.
The City manager already delivered another trophy before his exit. His team beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.
Manchester City also remain mathematically alive in the Premier League title race. However, Guardiola’s possible farewell has now become the main focus around the club.
Supporters quickly started discussing ways to honour the Spaniard after the news broke earlier this week.
Now, according to The Sun, Manchester City are considering renaming the Etihad Stadium’s North Stand after Guardiola as part of a permanent tribute.
The report claims discussions are already taking place ahead of Sunday’s final home match against Aston Villa.
The redeveloped North Stand will also fully reopen during the final day clash. Manchester City already honoured several club legends with statues outside the Etihad Stadium.
Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne all received permanent tributes following their success at the club.
Manchester City also plan to celebrate Guardiola’s achievements during an open-top bus parade through Manchester on Monday alongside the men’s, women’s and academy teams.
The Spaniard transformed Manchester City after arriving from Bayern Munich in 2016.
During his spell at the Etihad, Guardiola won six Premier League titles, the club’s first Champions League trophy, three FA Cups, five League Cups and three Community Shields.
Meanwhile, former Leicester City and Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca remains the leading candidate to replace Guardiola next season.
Transfer News Live already reported that Chelsea could take legal actions against Manchester City if they appoint Maresca.
Guardiola is now preparing to leave after one of the greatest managerial eras in English football. And Manchester City appear to be ready honour the Spaniard permanently at the Etihad Stadium.
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