The mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola died Monday after contracting Covid-19, the Premier League club said.

In a statement on their website, City said “the Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother, Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus.
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“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.”

A number of Premier League clubs immediately tweeted their condolences to Guardiola.