Michael Jordan sends farewell message to Pep Guardiola after leaving Manchester City

Michael Jordan recorded a farewell message for Pep Guardiola during Manchester City’s coach’s departure celebration. The tribute took place at Co-op Live Arena, where thousands of fans participated in an event in honor of Guardiola’s 10 years at the helm of the English club. The NBA star congratulated the Catalan coach on his career and took the opportunity to joke about Guardiola’s love of golf.

“Hello Pep, this is Michael Jordan. Só wanted to congratulate you on an incredible career. Aproveite your retirement. Boa luck on the field and don’t miss your goals,” said Jordan in the recorded message. The six-time champion took advantage of the theme of golf, a sport that Guardiola often plays to disconnect from the pressure of elite football.

Década history on Manchester City

Guardiola ends his time at the English club after 10 years at the helm of the team. Durante during this period won 20 titles and transformed Manchester City into a dominant force in both English and European football. Neste Sunday, the Catalan coach said goodbye to the team with two additional victories in the season — Copa from Inglaterra and Copa from Liga Inglesa.

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The farewell event celebrated not only the men’s achievements, but also the triumphs of the City women’s team. The women’s squad won both the Superliga Feminina and Copa Juventude Inglaterra titles this season, cementing a decade of comprehensive success for the organization.

Daughters Reflexão over 10 years in Manchester

María, Guardiola’s eldest daughter, shared an emotional dedication on social media reflecting on the decade lived in Manchester. Ela described how the 10 years shaped the family’s personal life beyond football. Valentina, the youngest daughter, was also present at Etihad Stadium’s farewell and published photos together saying goodbye to the city that was their home during that period.

“Dez years passed in the blink of an eye. Ten seasons. Centenas of away games, trips to Wembley, countless nights at Bernabéu and millions of memories,” María wrote in his post. The daughter also reflected on how football determined fundamental aspects of the family’s life, from the places they lived to the languages ​​they learned and the friends they made.

Despedida exciting and personal context

Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City comes at a time of major changes in his personal life. In early 2025, the coach announced his separation from Cristina Serra, after 30 years of marriage and three children together. Esse period of transformation coincided with a challenging phase for Manchester City in the competition, with results below expectations for both Premier League and Liga of Campeões.

Durante the farewell event, Guardiola expressed his gratitude to the team and fans. “Thank you for trusting me, thank you for encouraging me, thank you for loving me”, acknowledged the coach. Milhares’s fans filled the streets of Manchester to participate in an open-top bus parade before the arena event.

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Legado from Guardiola in English football

The numbers consolidate the impact of Guardiola on the history of Manchester City:

• 20 titles won over 10 years
• 2 trophies won in the final season (Copa from Inglaterra and Copa from Liga Inglesa)
• European and English powerhouse club Transformação
• Sucesso also on the women’s and youth teams

María ended his reflection by highlighting the emotional impact that his father’s work had on fans beyond the trophies. Ela mentioned how over the years people will talk about this time and how Guardiola and his team made people feel, creating memories that allowed fans to escape everyday life. The daughter highlighted that it was a privilege to have watched and supported the team for almost 25 years alongside her father in Inglaterra.