Harry Arter hails ‘unbelievable’ Pep Guardiola gesture after Manchester City boss offers Bournemouth star his best wishes for upcoming birth of his child

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Harry Arter expressed his admiration for Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager’s touching gesture on Monday night.

The Bournemouth star was approached on the pitch by the Spaniard following City’s 2-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium.

Guardiola offered his condolences to Arter over the loss of his daughter Renee in December 2015 and wished him and his partner Rachel well for the upcoming birth of their child.

Speaking to the Daily Echo, the 27-year-old midfielder said: “He offered his best wishes for me and my partner this week, which was an unbelievable touch.

“For me, he is the best manager in the world. I don’t think there’s anybody close to him and what he has achieved.

“He is someone I have a massive amount of respect for. I watched his Barcelona teams – and look at his Manchester City side tonight.

“For him to offer that to me, I respected it and accepted it with a smile on my face.”