Manchester Metropolis F.C. have formally introduced that the newly expanded North Stand on the Etihad Stadium will now be referred to as “The Pep Guardiola Stand” in honour of Pep Guardiola.
The stand will absolutely open for the primary time throughout Guardiola’s ultimate residence sport as Manchester Metropolis supervisor in opposition to Aston Villa F.C. this weekend.
Metropolis proprietor Sheikh Mansour authorised the tribute to recognise Guardiola’s unbelievable influence throughout his 10 years on the membership.
Throughout his time at Metropolis, Guardiola remodeled the membership into one of the vital dominant groups in world soccer, successful a number of Premier League titles, home cups and the Champions League whereas altering the best way the staff performed.
A statue of Guardiola will even be constructed outdoors the stadium close to the brand new stand.
“Sheikh Mansour’s everlasting marking of Pep’s unbelievable legacy will give Metropolis followers the chance to acknowledge Pep’s legend each single time they go to our stadium,” CEO Ferran Soriano stated.
The newly expanded stand provides greater than 7,000 seats to the Etihad Stadium, rising the stadium’s capability to over 61,000.
