MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola has lost his mother to coronavirus.

Dolors Sala Carrio, 82, was diagnosed with coronavirus after showing symptoms in Barcelona, with the Premier League club announcing her tragic death on Monday afternoon.

A club statement read: “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 .

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

Guardiola has been active in contributing towards the fight against coronavirus, having donated £918,000 towards a Barcelona-based charity.

“Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time”

Manchester City statement

Guardiola has been instrumental in the careers of players such as Lionel Messi during Barcelona’s glory days and more recently Raheem Sterling who has been key to City’s recent success.