Pep Guardiola’s unveiling: Manchester City’s new boss vows to ‘kick his players’ a****s’ in his official unveiling
Blue half of Manchester prepares for seismic overhaul as ex-Barcelona boss makes first official appearance
PEP GUARDIOLA was officially unveiled as Manchester City boss and said: "This is my new house."
The new Blues manager - who hinted at more big signings before the window shuts - also vowed to "kick my players' a***s."
Guardiola jumped in the back of a taxi ahead of his arrival at the City Academy stadium.
And he said his first objective is to prove himself again after failing to win the Champions League at former club Bayern Munich - with some tough love for his highly-paid aces.
Guardiola said: "I have to know the players, hug them, kick their a***.
"I proved myself when I was at Barcelona and afterwards I proved myself in Germany.
"I want to prove myself here with my people, my staff and the amazing players Man City have and are coming in.
"Every weekend I want people to be proud of how City play. At the end what I want is after the game or season, our supporters can enjoy and be proud of what we did.
"That's the most important thing. After that, maybe we'll win titles."
Former Borussia Dortmund star £21m Gundogan, Guardiola's first signing as City boss, arrived without his crutches to see the Spaniard.
However, he has already admitted he is to miss the start of the season as he continues recovery from a knee injury.
But added that was no problem with Guardiola.
Gundogan said: "When I got this injury he said it changes nothing for him. He still wanted me at the club. I'm really happy to have this opportunity."
Guardiola's backroom staff was boosted today before he set foot at the ground with Mikel Arteta announcing he was to join.
The ex-Arsenal midfielder will link up with the coaching staff after confirming his retirement from the game.
Gundogan and Iheanacho were joined by Stephanie Houghton ahead of Guardiola's official reveal at 3pm.
Fans crowded outside the academy ground to catch a glimpse of their new manager.
That came as it emerged Guardiola is reportedly plotting to bring Luis Suarez and Toni Kroos to Manchester after rivals United confirmed Zlatan Ibrahimovic's signing.