
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 53, has reportedly separated from his wife, Cristina Serra, after a relationship spanning three decades.
The couple, who married in a private ceremony near Barcelona in 2014, had been living apart for over five years before officially deciding to part ways.
According to Sport, Serra relocated to Barcelona in 2019 with their youngest daughter, Valentina, 17, while Guardiola remained in Manchester due to his managerial responsibilities. The couple also share two older children: Maria, 24, and Marius, 22. Despite the physical distance, Guardiola and Serra maintained a visible connection, frequently appearing together at public events.
The decision to separate was reportedly made in December, with their inner circle informed and privacy requested. Serra supported Guardiola at key moments in 2023, including Manchester City’s historic Champions League win in Istanbul and their appearance together at Wimbledon in July.
Guardiola has often spoken highly of Serra, crediting her influence on his life, particularly in fashion. In January 2024, he described her as “the best in the world at many things.” Serra continues to manage her family’s fashion business, Serra Claret, in Barcelona, while Guardiola remains committed to his family, making frequent visits to Spain.
The separation is said to be amicable, with sources describing their relationship as “cordial, stable, and friendly.”