Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleManchester City will rename the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium the “Pep Guardiola Stand” and erect a statue in his honour, following his departure this summer after a decade as manager. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak personally informed Guardiola of the club's decision to recognise his role in their most successful period. Sheikh Mansour highlighted Guardiola's unprecedented success, which includes winning 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. The 55-year-old manager is stepping down after becoming the most successful in City's history, having led the team for 10 years. The newly expanded North Stand, which adds over 7,000 seats, will be fully open for the first time during Guardiola's final match in charge against Aston Villa on Sunday.In fullManchester City to rename stand and build statue as tribute to Pep GuardiolaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The Spanish manager has been in charge for 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, winning a host of honours, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League, but is likely to…

Pep Guardiola said he is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established the club as one of major…

During his 10-year reign, City have won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles