Pep Guardiola confirms future return to Manchester City as ambassador
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Pep Guardiola has announced his intention to return to Manchester City in the future, promising to assist in a behind-the-scenes role. His statement came as he begins an ambassadorial position after ending a decade-long management tenure, during which he secured six Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. Guardiola expressed his ongoing affection for the club and his interest in the new era under manager Enzo Maresca. He also mentioned plans to watch matches from Abu Dhabi alongside chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, maintaining a connection with the club.
- •Guardiola ended his managerial tenure after the 2025-26 season.
- •He plans to remain involved in a supportive role for Maresca.
- •Guardiola won six Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies.
- •He expressed a desire to watch future matches from Abu Dhabi.
- •Supporters are adjusting to life without Guardiola at the helm.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — “If they need me, I will be there” – Pep Guardiola makes Man City return promise as ambassador role begins
"Pep Guardiola has promised he will return to the Etihad Stadium in some capacity in the futureCatalan says he wants to be “behind-the-scenes” and will help Enzo Maresca if neededGuardiola adds he ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jul 20, 2026, 9:05 PMManchester City Are Ready To Move In For This Barcelona Ace: What Will He Add To Maresca’s Side?
- EPL•Jul 20, 2026, 8:45 PMA full preseason may be exactly what a Manchester City star needs
- EPL•Jul 20, 2026, 7:40 PMTottenham Hotspur have sent a verbal bid to Chelsea for Pedro Neto
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 20, 2026, 7:30 PM“He deserves this trophy” – Marc Cucurella pays tribute to Man City’s Rodri after World Cup Golden Ball win
- EPL•Jul 20, 2026, 4:39 PMItaly ‘hold talks’ with Pep Guardiola in bid to end 12-year World Cup absence
- EPL•Jul 20, 2026, 4:15 PMBarcelona star hits back at critics after World Cup final
