Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola, has split from his wife, Cristina Serra, after 30 years of marriage, according to El Periodico, as reported by goal.com.

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, which raised 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 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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