Following his decision to step down as Manchester City’s first-team manager after a decade-long tenure, Pep Guardiola is set to continue his affiliation with the City Football Group. The Premier League champions have announced that the 55-year-old will assume the position of Global Ambassador for the organization.
In this capacity, Guardiola will offer technical guidance to clubs within the group and engage in specific projects and collaborations. His new role marks a shift from day-to-day management to a broader strategic influence across the City Football Group network.
Guardiola leaves Manchester City as the club’s longest-serving manager, a milestone he will officially achieve when he oversees his 593rd and final match against Aston Villa on Sunday, surpassing the previous record held by Les McDowall. Over ten years at the Etihad, his tenure has been marked by extraordinary success, securing an impressive 20 trophies. This haul includes six Premier League titles and the coveted Champions League trophy in 2023.