Fans send heartfelt message to Pep Guardiola after his mother’s death from coronavirus

Manchester City fans were quick to send their condolensces to Pep Guardiola after Manchester City announced the Spaniard’s mother, Dolors Sala, had passed away at the age of 82 after contracting coronavirus.

“The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. She was 82-years-old,” City said in a post on their official Twitter account.

“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.”

Guardiola, who has also coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich and spent most of his playing career with Barca, donated one million euros ($1.08 million) last month to fight against the virus, contributing to a campaign launched by the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation and Medical College of Barcelona

Manchester City fans send their heartfelt condolences to Pep and his family’

The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. She was 82-years-old .

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2020

Deepest sympathy to Pep and his family

— Charles Cracknell QAEP (@enttruth) April 6, 2020

Rest In Peace 💙💙💙

— MCFC Boston (@MCFCBoston) April 6, 2020

🙏 with you, Pep – awful news, so sad. Sincere condolences

— Andy Leather Esq (@asleather) April 6, 2020

RIP. Condolences and thoughts with all the family 😔🙏🏾

— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) April 6, 2020

So sad. Rest In Peace 😔💙💙

— ⚡️🇧🇼 (@Priceless_Silva) April 6, 2020

Fans of other Clubs have also been sending their heartfelt condolences to Pep and his family’ as well

Terrible news. Rest in peace Dolors. Our thoughts are with Pep and his family at this awful time. ❤️

— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) April 6, 2020

Our deepest condolences to Pep and his loved ones. You are all in our thoughts at this incredibly difficult time.

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 6, 2020

Sad news. Football so unimportant right now. Condolences to Pep Guardiola. Very sorry for his loss.

— Rich (@UtdPotential) April 6, 2020

Very sad news. My condolences to Pep and his family.. RIP Dolors Sala Carrio pic.twitter.com/qGKL8A57Mz

— The Ottoman Arsenal (@OttomanArsenal) April 6, 2020