Pep Guardiola talked to the press after his final fixture as the manager of Manchester City.
The Cityzens were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, but the farewell for the Catalonian could not be spoiled too much as the club celebrated his decade of service.
‘It is an immense honour’
Twenty trophies in ten years in the dugout have set new standards and elevated the club to a new level. The departing manager then addressed the fans, from whom he has felt immeasurable love.
"Our time was good. Thank you to all the people, the new stand is beautiful.
" Bernardo Silva was emotional today, before the game, if you want to cry then cry, laugh then laugh. Emotions - you have to express them. I don't cry, but when I see somebody else cry, then I cry!
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"This chapter will always be there. Many memories - forget the titles, it's the memories. All of us. All the people here are extraordinary. Life is made of periods, we lived an incredible period. If I had energy I would stay here. A new person has to do this job.
"The [new] manager has to be themselves, it's the most important thing. The way they communicate, the way they play, they have to be them. This club is good at many things, and they do transitions really well. It will be good. You can win many titles, but the connection with the city and the people you work with. if you are not comfortable with people you work with, you do not stay for 10 years."
"I never imagined the amount of love, it had been an incredible, tremendous honour to be your manager for 10 years. Incredible emotions. My dad is here today in the stands, 95-years old - wow! Maybe he doesn't realise but I'm pretty sure in many years this stand that looks really beautiful, the name of my family will be there. That is the hugest honour.
"It is an immense honour my family will have for the rest of my life. The players don't know it, but I will be up there [in the Pep Guardiola Stand] controlling them! The players have a huge responsibility to continue these standards - hopefully they fight and fight and fight. This is my home.
"Over the next years, wherever in the world, if you see my in the streets or here at Etihad Stadium , if you are a City fan come to me. It has been a huge honour to represent this club. Every decision I took I thought was the best for this club. I love you so much. It has been fun."