Manchester City have announced a significant honour for departing manager Pep Guardiola, as the club will rename the newly-constructed North Stand of the Etihad Stadium after him. The decision was confirmed on Friday, following the revelation that the 55-year-old Spaniard will leave City at the conclusion of the current campaign this weekend.
Statue and Stand Renaming
In addition to the stand renaming, a statue of Guardiola will be erected on the approach to the North Stand. The stand will operate at full capacity for the first time on Sunday, when City face Aston Villa in the final match of the 2025/26 season.
Sheikh Mansour's Tribute
Club owner Sheikh Mansour paid tribute to Guardiola's legacy, stating: "I said a long time ago that Manchester City should have the very best people at its disposal, both on and off the field. For ten years Pep has been the personification of that ambition."
He added: "He has made an indelible imprint on the DNA of the Club. One that is borne more from how he won than from the many trophies he lifted. He has the unending gratitude of myself and the entire City family, a family of which he will always be part."
