Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been awarded an honorary degree by The University of Manchester. This award recognises his contribution to our city both on and off the pitch.
Pep Guardiola, said: “Manchester means so much to me. I have spent nine years here and it has become home. The people, the culture, my incredible football club, my colleagues… it is all so special to me and my family. When I arrived here in 2016, I did not know how long I would spend here. The way this city embraced me made everything easy. My time here has been beautiful.”
Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree.Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree.
Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree. | Manchester City FC
Adding: “I know how important the University of Manchester is to our city. It’s the home to a lot of research and it has a history of discovery. So, honestly, to be honoured in this way by such an esteemed institution is an amazing feeling. I want to thank everyone at the University of Manchester for this moment – and I want to thank everyone at Manchester City for their constant support.”
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, said: “Pep wasn’t born in Manchester, but like me and so many others, the city has welcomed him and made it feel like home. That welcome and the way Manchester gets under your skin is why so many people feel a deep, lifelong connection with the city.”
Pep Guardiola University of Manchester honorary degree.Pep Guardiola University of Manchester honorary degree.
Pep Guardiola University of Manchester honorary degree. | Manchester City FC
Adding: “Pep is an innovator and a winner who has inspired millions of people through his success as a manager. He has played a huge role in making Manchester a global success story and we are honoured that he has chosen to accept this degree. I hope that this forges another important connection between him, the University of Manchester, and the city.”
Pep Guardiola, said: “I know how important the University of Manchester is to our city. It’s the home to a lot of research and it has a history of discovery. So, honestly, to be honoured in this way by such an esteemed institution is an amazing feeling. I want to thank everyone at the University of Manchester for this moment – and I want to thank everyone at Manchester City for their constant support.”
Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree.Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree.
Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree. | Manchester City FC
Honorary degrees are the highest awards the University can offer. Pep Guardiola has been widely regarded as one of the successful and innovative managers in the history of the game, Pep Guardiola was then appointed as manager of the Barcelona first team in 2008. He won the La Liga title in three of his four seasons at the Camp Nou and lifted the UEFA Champions League twice.
Guardiola joined City in 2016. In his second season he guided the Cityzens to the Premier League title and the Carabao Cup. He picked up four successive Manager of the Month awards and was voted the Premier League Manager of the Season and the LMA Manager of the Year.
The University also wanted to recognise his contributions to Manchester’s cultural and community life, and unwavering commitment to justice and social causes through his family foundation - the Guardiola Sala Foundation.
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