The Premier League champions confirmed the sad news on Monday that Dolors Sala Carrio had passed at the age of 82 in Manresa, Barcelona.
It read: 'The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep's moth Dolors Sala Carrio 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.'
The city paid tribute to their manager on social media, saying: 'Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.'
Dolors was a former sales assistant and was married to Pep's father Valenti, a bricklayer.
Man City star Kevin de Bruyne led the condolences to his manager on social media, saying he and the club were 'one team'.
'Thoughts are with Pep and his family at this time,' he wrote on Twitter. 'One team.'
Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand and ex-Barcelona striker Gary Lineker also sent their support to the Spaniard.M
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