Guardiola to work as global ambassador for City Football Group
Manchester City confirmed in their statement announcing Pep Guardiola’s departure, as manager that he would maintain a role with the ownership group as a global ambassador.
“Despite his departure as Manager of Manchester City, Pep will continue his relationship with the City Football Group, by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador.
“The role will see him giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.”
‘No reason to leave but I know it’s time’
In announcing his departure as manager, Pep Guardiola said on the Manchester City website that he has no reason for leaving Man City.
He said, “don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time. Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City.”
‘Pep always found new energy and pushed on’
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Today the right answer is for Pep to finish his journey as the manager of Manchester City.
“There have been points along the way when he could have stopped, and it would have been enough. Somehow, Pep always found new energy and pushed on, finding different and innovative ways to continue winning and delivering success.
“As a result, the club has a decade of memories and success to be forever grateful for, and much more than that, an evolution that cannot be undone.
“The unique approach that he brings to his coaching has allowed him to constantly challenge the accepted truths of our game. It is the reason that in the last ten years he has not only made Manchester City better – he has also made football better.”
Guardiola’s clean sweep at Man City
Manchester City have experienced success like never before during Pep Guardiola’s time at the helm.
In total, Guardiola has led the club to 17 trophies, including six Premier Leagues and a first Champions League.
Here is a full breakdown of all the Catalan manager has won during his time at the Etihad:
- Six Premier Leagues
- Five League Cups
- Three FA Cups
- Three Community Shields
- One Champions League
- One Uefa Super Cup
- One Fifa Club World Cup