Manchester City: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola offered to cover the cost of a banner made by fans pleading for him to extend his stay at the club. With Guardiola’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, City supporters have rallied behind their beloved coach, planning to unveil a giant flag at Saturday’s home fixture against Fulham.
The banner, which fans funded with 1,000 pounds ($1,300), will feature a call for Guardiola to sign a new deal and continue his historic reign at the club.
Guardiola, upon learning of the gesture, was moved by the support and quickly insisted on footing the bill himself. “They have to bring me the bill to pay for the banner,” he said during Friday’s pre-match press conference. “I don’t want them to spend money for that reason, but what can I say? Thank you so much.”
