Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria shared a series of behind the scenes memories on Instagram to mark her father's decade-long spell at Manchester City, ahead of his departure this weekend.
Guardiola confirmed he will step down as Man City boss on Sunday, with the home match against Aston Villa his last in the Etihad dugout.
The Catalan has lifted 17 major trophies at the Etihad Stadium after securing the FA Cup with victory over Chelsea, falling just short of adding a seventh Premier League crown before leaving. Ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expected to be announced as his successor.
Several of the memories Maria posted focused on Man City's Treble winning season, when Guardiola's side lifted the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup in the 2022-23 campaign.
Treble celebrations in the nightclub
One clip showed Man City stars, led by Kevin De Bruyne, pouring vodka into their manager's mouth in a nightclub, prompting cheers from those gathered.
Another clip showed Guardiola's squad in his office, with the manager and players wearing t-shirts to celebrate the Treble. Jack Grealish could be seen leading Guardiola and the players in a chant of "Have you ever won the treble have you f***."
The chant was previously sung by Manchester United fans at their neighbours following United's famous Treble success in 1999, a feat Man City went on to emulate.
Maria also shared a picture of Guardiola holding all three trophies as Man City prepared for their bus parade through the city, after clinching their first Champions League title in Istanbul.
Elton John and Noel Gallagher photos
Further photos showed Guardiola with figures from outside sport, including Elton John holding the FA Cup alongside the Man City boss.
Guardiola was also pictured embracing Oasis star and prominent Man City fan Noel Gallagher. The embrace came after Guardiola was invited backstage at an Oasis homecoming gig at Heaton Park last summer.
Other memories included pictures of family members attending trophy celebrations, along with an image of Guardiola's tactics board in his Manchester apartment.
Another image showed quotes from Guardiola and his idol Johan Cruyff written on a mirror. Guardiola's quote, written in Spanish, translates to: if they lose, they will still be the best team in the world, but if they win, they will be eternal. Guardiola had given the same message to his Barcelona side before their 2009 Champions League final win over Manchester United.
Family present throughout
Photos also showed Guardiola's estranged wife Cristina Serra celebrating his triumphs alongside Maria, who ended her post with the message "Memories to last a lifetime."
Guardiola's farewell message
Man City announced Guardiola's departure on X with a video message from the manager. "When I arrived, my first video was with Noel Gallagher. I walk out thinking, 'oh, Noel is here, this will be fun,'" Guardiola said.
"And what a time we have had together. Don't ask me the reasons why I'm leaving. There is no reason. But deep inside I know it's my time. Nothing is eternal. If it was, it would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City," he said.
Guardiola described Manchester as "a city built from work, from graft," pointing to "the factories, the bankers, the unions, the music" and the Industrial Revolution. He said he grew to understand that, and that his teams did too, adding: "We work and we suffer. We fought and we did things our own way. Our way."
He recalled "trips to Bournemouth, when we lost the Premier League and you were there," and "trips to Istanbul, when you were there, too." He also referenced the Manchester Arena Attack, saying the city showed the world what strength looks like, "not anger, not fear, just love, community, togetherness, a City united."
Guardiola said he remembered losing his mother during COVID and feeling the club carry him through it, thanking the fans, staff and people of Manchester, as well as his family, naming his wife Cris and his kids, and City chairman Khaldoon, saying they were all there for him.
He told the players: "Every single instant, every single moment, me, my staff, this club, everything. What we have done, we have done it for all of you. And you have been just exceptional. You don't know it yet, but you are leaving a legacy."
Guardiola closed by referencing poet Tony Walsh's line that Manchester "is the place," saying: "I'm sorry, Tony: this is my place." He addressed Gallagher directly, saying, "Noel... I was right. It has been so f****** fun," before signing off: "Love you all."
