Pep Guardiola and his wife Christina Serra
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola’s decision to extend his contract reportedly led to his separation from his wife, Christina Serra.
Podcasters Laura Fa and Lorenza Vazquez, who broke the news in their show for El Periodico, stated that Guardiola’s decision to sign a new contract, after months of indecision, was the factor that led his wife to deciding to move on.
Several sources in Catalonia suggest that Guardiola had considered temporarily stepping away from football and moving to Abu Dhabi with Cristina, where their son Marius is based.
The split is reported to have been agreed upon in December 2024, a month after Guardiola committed to Manchester City until 2027.
Although there has been no public announcement, the couple have reportedly informed those within their inner circle about the decision and asked them to keep it private.
Guardiola and Serra met in 1994, when he was 20 and she was 17. They married in 2014. The couple have three children: Maria, 24; Marius, 22; and Valentina, 17.
In 2019, reports emerged that Serra had left Manchester with one of their children to focus on her fashion business, raising concerns.
Serra subsequently divided her time between Spain and London, remaining in touch with Guardiola, who was based in Manchester.
Despite the reports, the exact reason for the separation has not been publicly disclosed.
Guardiola, who has had a difficult start to the 2024/2025 season, will likely focus on his managerial career and aim to revive Manchester City’s performance.
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