Overview

• The University of Manchester awarded Guardiola an honorary doctorate at Whitworth Hall on June 9, 2025, in a ceremony presided over by Chancellor Nazir Afzal.
• Since joining in 2016, he has led Manchester City to six Premier League crowns and the 2023 Champions League victory.
• Guardiola said he felt at home in Manchester after nine years, praising the city’s culture along with the support of his family and club colleagues.
• The degree citation highlighted his community engagement, notably through the Guardiola Sala Foundation’s local initiatives.
• University president Duncan Ivison described Guardiola as an innovator whose leadership has strengthened Manchester’s global standing.