Manchester, May 25 -- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to the club after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, bringing an end to his remarkable 10-year tenure with the Premier League club.

According to Goal.com, the legendary Spanish coach admitted that he felt "tired" after spending a decade at Manchester City and described stepping down as the "right decision" for both the club and the players.

The match against Aston Villa also marked farewell appearances for long-serving Manchester City players Bernardo Silva and John Stones, adding to the emotional atmosphere at the stadium.

Reflecting on the farewell, Guardiola revealed that he became emotional after seeing Bernardo Silva in tear...