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Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola's new role as Global Ambassador. Guardiola leaves after 10 years and 20 trophies.
What happened?
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City after 10 years and 20 trophies at the club. The home clash against Aston Villa on Sunday was his final match as City manager.
Why it matters for Manchester City
Guardiola ends his time at Manchester City with successes in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. He failed to claim another Premier League title through Arsenal’s triumph. He leaves the Etihad Stadium with 20 trophies to his name.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 2nd in Premier League, 64 pts, 19W-7D-5L from 31 games |
| Last result | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24) |
What comes next?
Enzo Maresca is expected to become the club’s new head coach. Guardiola will take on a new role within the City Football Group, giving technical advice to the clubs in the group. He will work on specific projects and collaborations.
Guardiola said, “What a time we have had together. Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time.” He continued, “We worked. We suffered. We fought. And we did things our own way.” The Catalan’s new role within the City Football Group will see him helping managers and players. Soriano said, “We will be able to use his knowledge and experience in so many of our other clubs.”
