The decision to create the statue follows the end of Guardiola's spell at the Etihad Stadium at the end of the current season.

While there is no denying the magnitude of his achievements, his legacy is also tied up in politics, propaganda and hard power

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