Sven-Goran Eriksson: 1948-2024 | OneFootball

Manchester City would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has passed away at the age of 76.

Flags around the Etihad Stadium will fly at half mast in honour of our former manager.

The Swedish coach was in charge of City for the 2007/08 season, which is a campaign fondly remembered by many supporters.

After taking over from Stuart Pearce, Eriksson oversaw the arrival of an influx of continental talent as City made a flying start to the campaign.

He led the Blues to their first league double over Manchester United in 38 years as we finished ninth in the Premier League.

Eriksson was born in 1948 and played for several clubs in his native Sweden before retiring through injury at the age of 27.

But it was a manager that he excelled with a hugely successful coaching career with clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy before becoming the England national team boss between 2000 and 2006.

He took over at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2007 and following his exit at the end of the season, he remained involved in football until earlier this year.

The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with Sven’s family and friends.