Guardiola Takes City Football Group Role After 10-Year Man City Coaching Exit
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Updated · Liverpool.com · May 22
Guardiola Takes City Football Group Role After 10-Year Man City Coaching Exit
16 articles · Updated · Liverpool.com · May 22
Manchester City said Pep Guardiola will become City Football Group's global ambassador after stepping down as head coach following Sunday's final game against Aston Villa.
The 55-year-old will advise CFG clubs on technical matters and specific projects, extending his influence behind the scenes despite saying Friday he would not coach "for a while."
Guardiola leaves the Etihad after 10 years and 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League.
City Football Group controls 10 other clubs worldwide, from New York City FC and Girona to Melbourne City and Yokohama F. Marinos, giving the new role a broad international remit.
The move mirrors Jurgen Klopp's post-Liverpool switch to Red Bull's global football setup and keeps Guardiola tied to City as the club enters its post-dugout transition.
With Guardiola as a global advisor, can his successor truly escape his shadow at Manchester City?
Is this new 'ambassador' role the future career path for elite managers in multi-club football empires?
Can Guardiola’s tactical genius be effective when spread across a dozen different clubs from a distance?