Pep Guardiola will take on a global ambassadorial role within the City Football Group after leaving Manchester City this summer. The 55-year-old Catalan manager will wave goodbye to the Etihad Stadium following Sunday's final Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa.
In recognition of his achievements, City have announced that the £300 million redevelopment of the North Stand will be named The Pep Guardiola Stand. A statue of Guardiola will also be commissioned and placed on the approach to the stand.
Guardiola leaves City after a decade in charge, during which he won 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups, a Champions League, a Uefa Super Cup and a Fifa Club World Cup. This season, he secured the League Cup and FA Cup, while City missed out on the Premier League title to Arsenal.
As part of his new role, Guardiola will provide technical advice to clubs within the City Football Group, which includes Girona, New York City and Troyes. He has no immediate plans to return to management.
Sheikh Mansour said: 'For ten years Pep has been the personification of that ambition. He has made an indelible imprint on the DNA of the Club. He has the unending gratitude of myself and the entire City family.'
A parade across Manchester is scheduled for Monday to allow fans to bid farewell to the legendary manager.
