Pep Guardiola gifts his six-figure treble-winning bonus to Man City staff in classy gesture
Pep Guardiola has gifted his six-figure bonus for winning a treble to Manchester City staff to thank them for their contribution this season.
Guardiola helped his side to a famous treble this campaign, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, having beaten Inter Milan 1-0 in last weekend's final.
The exact amount of the Spaniard's bonus has not been disclosed, but reports suggest its worth up to a whopping £750,000.
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But he's refused to keep the bonus, generously donating the hefty sum to Man City staff, including receptionists and security personnel, according to The Daily Mail.
He's keen to stress the importance of the whole backroom team as the Blues enjoyed a sensational campaign.
The 52-year-old is already a hugely popular figure at the Etihad outfit, with his latest act only enhancing his reputation among Man City employees.
Lionel Messi, who played under Guardiola at Barcelona, hailed his former boss as the 'best coach in the world' in glowing praise.
"I talk a lot with Guardiola and [have] kept in frequent contact. I'm very happy with what he's achieved, [winning] the last Champions League," he said.
"He's the best coach in the world although, for me, he didn't have to win this Champions League to prove it, but [it is] an achievement he deserves."
The former Barca and Bayern Munich coach has two years left to run on his current Man City deal.
It's claimed he plans to leave the club when his contract expires in the summer of 2025.
Guardiola has been at Man City since his appointment in 2016. He's won an impressive five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and, of course, the prestigious Champions League.
Topics: Pep Guardiola, Football, Manchester City
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