Michael Jordan Led the Global Tribute to Guardiola at City’s Farewell

A crowd in Manchester was electrified by Guardiola's farewell, marked by unexpected tributes and messages from global figures that highlighted his legacy.

Farewell Party

Manchester City bid farewell to Pep Guardiola with a massive party that reflected the magnitude of his legacy. More than 19,000 fans gathered at the Co-Op Live Arena, following the open-top bus parade through the city's streets, to pay tribute to the men's, women's, and academy teams, all of whom were part of a golden era under the Catalan coach's leadership.

Michael Jordan entre lágrimas durante el homenaje de Kobe Bryant.

The different personalities that attended

The celebration was marked by the presence of idols like Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho, who accompanied the presentation of the impressive collection of titles won in ten years. However, the most unexpected moment came from the United States: Michael Jordan, NBA legend, sent a video message that topped the international tributes. "I want to congratulate you on an incredible career. Enjoy your retirement. Good luck with the links, and keep them straight. Congratulations," expressed the former Chicago Bulls player.

The night brought more news: the return of the loaned Jack Grealish, and the announcement of a four-year contract for the star of the women's team, Khadija Shaw

Guardiola's last words

In a final interview on stage alongside Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, Guardiola appeared emotional: "Thank you for coming tonight to say goodbye. This shows the connection this club has. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, all the people and the City fans were connected from the first minute. Always, for the rest of my life, I will have them in my heart."

The tribute, filled with music, emotion, and figures from various fields, sealed the eternal bond between Guardiola and Manchester, a relationship that transcends titles and will be etched in the club's memory.