Amad’s actions have been widely praised, with former Manchester United star Gary Neville also weighing in: “He didn’t just shake Pep’s hand; he shook every single City player’s hand. That’s sportsmanship at its finest. Amad is proving himself both as a player and as a person.”
While Guardiola’s City walked away with disappointment, the Catalan manager didn’t shy away from recognizing Amad’s qualities. When asked about the young winger potentially joining Manchester City in the future, Guardiola replied with a smile: “We don’t usually discuss transfers after derbies, but any manager would want a player with such talent and respect for the game.”