Guardiola set to attend Man City v PSG in first Etihad return

Pep Guardiola is set to make his first return to Manchester City since stepping down as manager, attending the club's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium. The news was reported by several outlets, including The Times and The Athletic, as cited by Voetbalprimeur, and confirmed by BBC Sport and Evening Standard.

First return since departure

Guardiola, who left his role as City's manager, will take a seat in the stands for the upcoming European fixture. This marks his first visit to the Etihad since his departure, according to Evening Standard. The former boss's presence is seen as a gesture of solidarity with the club, as Mundo Deportivo described it as another show of support.

Context of the visit

The return comes amid a turbulent period for Manchester City. TuttoMercatoWeb reported that Guardiola broke his silence after the club was officially found guilty of 114 financial violations. The Italian outlet described the situation as "chaos" at the club, though no further details were provided in the reports.

Match details

The Champions League match between Manchester City and PSG is scheduled for next week, with Guardiola expected to be in attendance. Bola na Rede confirmed that the former manager is preparing to watch the encounter, without specifying the exact date or time.

All reports agree on the core fact of Guardiola's planned attendance, though none provide additional details about his role or any official confirmation from the club or Guardiola himself.