Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to part ways after 30 years together.
According to El Periodico on Monday, the separation is amicable, described as cordial, stable and friendly.
The couple, who met in 1994 and married in 2014 near Barcelona, had reportedly grown apart, particularly after Guardiola’s managerial roles in different countries over the past five years.
The couple shares three children: Maria, 24, Marius, 22, and Valentina, 17. Serra, a Brazilian journalist, has been living in Barcelona with their youngest daughter, Valentina, while Guardiola remains in Manchester. Guardiola and Serra spent Christmas together with their children.
The decision to divorce was made in December, with only close friends and family initially aware of the situation. Those close to the couple have been asked to keep the details private.
Serra left Manchester in 2019 to pursue a career in fashion with her family’s company, Serra Claret.
Despite speculation that he might leave Manchester City at the end of his contract, Guardiola signed a new two-year deal with the Premier League champions in November, extending his tenure through 2027.
Guardiola will hope to focus solely on on-pitch matters this week as City play Brentford. They are currently sixth on the Premier League table.
