Pep Guardiola's new job confirmed immediately after Man City exit announcement

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Man City officially confirmed on Friday that Pep Guardiola would be leaving his role as head coach at the end of the season, bringing to an end his 10-year stay at the Etihad - or so it was thoughtPep Guardiola won't be out of work long despite announcing his departure from Manchester City at the end of the seasonPep Guardiola is not 100 percent finished with Manchester City just yet, with the Spaniard set to take up a role as a Global Ambassador for the City Football Group.The Citizens announced the departure of the Spaniard on Friday, following a trophy-laden era with the club, during which he won 20 trophies - including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023 - following his appointment in February 2016.Guardiola claimed in a press conference on Friday that he is planning a break from football and "will not [coach] for a while" after he departs after City's final-day game against Aston Villa on Sunday.READ MORE: Every word Arne Slot said on Mo Salah statement, Alisson and Isak injury latest and summer plansREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Samuel Martinez deal, Slot future, Alisson boostHowever, it appears that may not be the case after all, following confirmation that the Spaniard will now take up a role as a Global Ambassador for the City Football Group once he steps away from his touchline duties.City confirmed the move in the same statement in which it announced the 55-year-old would be stepping down as head coach at the end of the season, revealing that Guardiola will soon transition to give technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.Along with the Etihad Stadium giants, City Football Group runs nine other clubs across the world, meaning Guardiola will certainly have his hands full in his new role.Guardiola will take up the role of Global Ambassador for the City Football Group once he steps down as head coach(Image: Alex Pantling - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)Girona (Spain), Lommel SK (Belgium), Troyes (France), Palermo (Italy), New York City FC (USA), Montevideo City Torque (Uruguay), Bahia (Brazil), Melbourne City FC (Australia), Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan) and Shenzhen Peng City (China) are all under their rule.Guardiola's fresh role means he will continue to play a key role in City's future despite moving away from the dugout, although from behind the scenes rather than in the spotlight.It sees the Spaniard follow a similar path to that of Jurgen Klopp after he departed Liverpool in 2024, when he signed with Red Bull as its new Head of Global Football.Klopp started his new role on January 1, 2025, on a four-year contract, though it was reported that, as part of the deal, a clause was inserted allowing him to apply for the German national job if and when Julian Nagelsmann steps down.Guardiola will now follow a similar path to that of Jurgen Klopp after he departed Liverpool in 2024, when he signed with Red Bull as its new Head of Global Football(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)It remains unclear whether Guardiola has any similar clauses in his new contract with the City Football Group, although it wouldn't be a major surprise given he has previously been linked with international management.Set to follow him out the door at the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season is none other than former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders, who currently holds the same role at Man City.According to The Athletic, Lijnders has been offered a new deal in the northwest, with the club hoping he can act as a bridge between the Guardiola era and the new one, but he is set to turn it down in order to pursue opportunities elsewhere.