Vincent Kompany lifts Premier League trophy at Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola farewell

Vincent Kompany, now manager of Bayern Munich, made a surprise appearance at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium to present the 2017‑18 Premier League trophy. The ceremony marked the end of Pep Guardiola’s ten‑year tenure, during which the club displayed all 20 major trophies won under his leadership.

City supporters greeted Kompany as “the return of a hero,” chanting his name as he lifted the silverware. Guardiola, visibly emotional, thanked the fans, saying, “I can never thank you enough … I will always carry the supporters in my heart.” The event celebrated a decade of dominance for the English club.