Zuko Komisa
- Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager this summer after a transformative and historically successful decade in charge.
- The Catalan tactician departs having won 20 major trophies, cementing his status as the most successful manager in the club’s history.
- While exiting the dugout, Guardiola will remain with the City Football Group by transitioning into a technical and project-focused Global Ambassador.
Pep Guardiola will leave his post as Manchester City manager this summer, bringing down the curtain on a legendary ten-year tenure.
Since arriving in July 2016, the Catalan has completely revolutionised the club and English football, departing as City’s most successful manager ever with an astonishing haul of 20 major trophies.
In a deeply emotional farewell statement, Guardiola reflected on his deep connection to the city of Manchester, praising its working class grit, rich culture, and the unwavering support he received during personal hardships, including the loss of his mother during the pandemic.
He emphasised that whilst there is no singular reason for his exit, he felt intuitively that his time at the helm had naturally come to a close.
Despite stepping away from the dugout, Guardiola will not cut ties with the organisation. He is set to transition into a Global Ambassador role within the City Football Group.
This position will see him provide vital technical advice, spearhead specific projects, and facilitate collaborations across the group’s network of global clubs.
Club Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and CEO Ferran Soriano both paid glowing tributes to the departing manager, praising his relentless drive to innovate and win year after year.
They highlighted that Guardiola did not just elevate Manchester City to global excellence, but fundamentally changed the modern game, leaving behind a permanent legacy that will inspire future generations.
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