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Manchester City have unveiled an extraordinary online auction, showcasing a collection of personal belongings from Pep Guardiola’s office following his emotional farewell from the Etihad Stadium. Fans of the club now have a rare chance to bid on items ranging from the iconic manager’s tactical whistle to his private collection of ornaments and training gear.

A chance to own a piece of City history

The club has opened Guardiola’s private workspace to supporters by launching an online auction on Monday. The event allows fans to purchase authentic artefacts from the Spaniard’s remarkable tenure. The remarkable collection includes everyday office equipment, personal items, and unique tactical tools used by the manager before his departure at the end of the previous season.

Guardiola stepped down from his role at City after guiding the team to six Premier League titles across a decade, along with a Champions League and Club World Cup triumph. His exit signalled the end of an era of dominance, and this auction offers supporters a tangible link to the man who engineered the club’s most successful period in history.

Memorabilia from the Haaland era

Among the standout items in the catalogue is a specially designed football commemorating Erling Haaland’s record-breaking goal-scoring exploits. The ball features custom artwork that charts the Norwegian striker’s journey to reaching 100 Premier League goals and includes his authentic signature.

Due to its significance, the ball has quickly become one of the most sought-after pieces in the auction, already attracting an early bid of nearly €3,000 (approximately $3,400). Collectors and affluent fans are expected to push the price even higher before the online auction closes on Sunday evening.

Personal touches: incense and ceramic turtles

In addition to premium sports memorabilia, the auction offers a rare window into the personality and daily environment of the tactical genius. Supporters can bid for Guardiola’s personal training whistle, his office chair, desk lamp, and coffee cup set – all used during his intense planning and scouting sessions.

More unusual items are also listed, including Guardiola’s personal incense collection – known to be used for creating a calm atmosphere in his office – and a distinctive trinket set featuring a painted star alongside two ceramic turtles. The quirky set has already received an early bid of €111, accompanied by framed photographs of the manager proudly posing with his extensive trophy collection.

Italy’s ambitious move for Guardiola during sabbatical

While Manchester City clear out the last traces of his decade-long leadership, Guardiola has become the focus of significant interest at the international level. Italian football legends Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have reportedly travelled to Barcelona for extensive discussions with the Spaniard regarding the vacant Italy national team coaching role. According to reports from Sky Sports Italia, these talks continued throughout the weekend, with the Italian Football Federation identifying Guardiola as their ideal candidate to lead the Azzurri.

However, despite the allure of managing the four-time world champions, a quick return to the sidelines appears improbable. Guardiola has consistently reiterated that he is relishing his planned sabbatical away from the intense pressures of football management.