Man City manager Pep Guardiola gets a parking ticket then leaves traffic warden in stitches with cheeky response

MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola had a hilarious exchange with a traffic warden after receiving a parking ticket.

The Spaniard - who had left his car on a double yellow line - was seen speaking to the warden on a small street in Manchester.

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As he approached the car, Guardiola was handed a parking ticket before the warden asked for a picture.

The Man City manager - who has undergone emergency back surgery in Barcelona - jokingly responded: "You want a picture? You have to pay for the picture!"

The exchange left the traffic warden and onlookers in stitches as Guardiola prepared to get back into the car.

Fans on social media also found it hilarious, with one person commenting: "Would pay good money to know the EXACT words that were running through his mind during that interaction."

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Another joked: "Tiki taka this tiki taka that. Always knew he couldn’t park it like Sean Dyche."

A third added: "Not very good at parking the bus."

While a fourth wrote: "Jose could park a bus in that space!"

Footage of Guardiola's parking fiasco emerged just hours before City announced he has had surgery.

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He is set to miss their next two matches - away at Sheffield United on Sunday and at home to Fulham on September 2.

They said: "The Manchester City boss has been suffering with severe back pain for some time lately, and flew out to Barcelona for emergency surgery performed by Dr Mireia Illueca.

"The surgery was a success, and Pep will now recover and rehabilitate in Barcelona.

"In his absence, assistant manager Juanma Lillo will oversee coaching of the first team on the training field and will assume duties on the touchline until Pep’s return.

"He is expected to return after the forthcoming international break.

"Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon."

Man City claimed a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

Julian Alvarez scored the only goal of the game as the Citizens cruised to another three points.

They now sit second in the Premier League table, just behind Brighton on goal difference.