Basketball legend Michael Jordan led the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.

Guardiola, 55, announced last week he will step down as City manager following a decade in charge, leading the club to 20 trophies during his tenure.

Jordan, one of the NBA's all-time greats, and City's former captain Vincent Kompany were surprise participants in Guardiola's send-off at Co-Op Live arena, which was attended by 19,000 supporters.

"I just wanted to congratulate you on an unbelievable career," said Chicago Bulls legend Jordan via a video message played on the big screen inside the venue.

Guardiola is known to be fond of basketball as well as being a keen golfer and Jordan added: "Enjoy your retirement. Good luck on the links and keep them straight. Congratulations."

British golfer Tommy Fleetwood also delivered a video message, saying: "You deserve whatever you are about to do next.

"It is an honour to call you a friend and congratulations. You have been amazing."

Veteran manager Neil Warnock added: "I can't quite believe you are leaving. I have seen off so many managers but you are top of the pile.

"The best manager I have ever seen."

Guardiola's final game in charge was Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Aston Villa, a match in which the Spaniard broke down in tears.