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Renowned Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have amicably decided to separate after more than three decades together. The couple, who have been married since 2014 and share three children, confirmed their separation to close family and friends in December 2024.
Guardiola, 53, and Serra, 52, first met in 1994 in Barcelona. Their relationship blossomed over the years, leading to a civil marriage in Matadepera, Barcelona, in 2014. They are parents to three children: Maria, 24, an influencer with a significant social media following; Marius, 22, currently residing in Dubai as the CEO of multiple marketing firms; and Valentina, 17.
Despite their separation, the couple maintains a cordial and friendly relationship. They were recently seen attending a theater performance with their youngest daughter, Valentina, indicating their commitment to co-parenting and family unity. Sources close to the couple suggest that the decision to part ways was carefully considered over several months, emphasizing that there are no third parties involved.
Cristina Serra, a successful businesswoman in the fashion industry, owns and operates a boutique in Barcelona. In 2019, she returned to Spain to focus on her business ventures, while Guardiola continued his managerial career in Manchester. This arrangement led to a long-distance relationship, which, despite their best efforts, culminated in their recent decision to separate.
Pep Guardiola, known for his discretion regarding his personal life, has not publicly commented on the separation. He remains dedicated to his role at Manchester City, where he has achieved significant success since joining the club in 2016.
