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- As a very influential person in the world of football, Guardiola’s life outside the beautiful game has been a subject of interest to many fans
- According to various sources on the web, Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra have decided to part ways
- The couple had planned to start a new life together with their children in the United Arab Emirates
Who is Pep Guardiola wife? Read on our article to find everything there’s to know about the manager’s personal life.
Pep Guardiola is widely regarded as one of the best football managers of all time. The 53-year-old boasts an illustrious career which includes managing FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Prior to becoming a manager, he was a midfielder who spent most of his playing days at Barcelona.
As a very influential person in the world of football, Guardiola’s life outside the beautiful game has been a subject of interest to many fans. From his wife to children, every detail about the Spanish manager is on the internet. And as a result, his recent personal struggles have caught the eyes of many fans.
Well, if you’re in the dark about what’s going on with Guardiola, worry not because SportsLeo will be talking about that right here.

Pep Guardiola. Photo/ Sky Sports.
What Has Happened With Pep Guardiola Wife
According to various sources on the web, Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra have decided to part ways. Goal reports that the Manchester City boss and his wife have split after 30 years, although they remain close and even spent Christmas together with their three children.
Guardiola met Serra in Barcelona in 1994, when he was still a footballer aged 23 and she was 20. The two began dating immediately and soon started living together. They tied the knot on May 29, 2014, in a private ceremony in Barcelona. But barely eleven years later, things have fallen apart between the couple and they have decided to go their separate ways. So, what happened?
Sources indicate that Pep Guardiola and his wife have been living apart for five years now as Ms Serra returned to Barcelona in 2019 to look after her fashion business while the husband remained in Manchester, coaching Manchester City. However, at that time, the two only separated due to work reasons as the romantic relationship between them remained intact.
It is reported that Ms Sera frequently travelled to the city of Manchester to spend time with her husband. The two have made public appearances together in the past few years, including at the 2023 FIFA Football Awards in London and at Wimbledon last year.

Pep Guardiola wife. Photo/ The Guardian Nigeria News.
Guardiola and his wife had planned to start a new life together with their children in the United Arab Emirates, but the manager’s decision to sign a new contract at Manchester City led to his wife deciding to end things with him. According to FOOTBOOM, Pep Guardiola wife blamed him for dedicating too much time on his professional career rather than his family life, which has brought their marriage to an end.
Who Are Pep Guardiola’s Kids?
As earlier revealed, Pep Guardiola and his wife Serra have three children together – Maria, Marius and Valentina.
Maria Guardiola, born on December 28, 2000, is an influencer and fashionista who also boasts an impressive career. The style icon loves to share her glam lifestyle with her followers on social media. The 24-year-old has amassed over 950,000 followers on Instagram.
Maria has previously been rumoured to be dating professional footballer Dele Ali. The two were spotted leaving a restaurant in late 2021, just months after pictures of them kissing were shared on the internet. However, neither Maria nor Dele confirmed they were in a relationship and the former Tottenham Hotspur man has been dating model Cindy Kimberley since 2022.
Pep Guardiola’s son Marius (22) currently lives in Dubai and is the CEO of three companies. The manager’s last child, a daughter named Valentina, is aged 17 and still studying.
What Next For Pep Guardiola?
Even though Guardiola and his wife have decided to part ways, sources believe that there is still door for a reconciliation between the two.
On matters to do with football, Guardiola’s Manchester City have struggled to impress this season. The defending Premier League champions are currently sixth on the standings after throwing away a 2-0 lead at Brentford in midweek fixture. Next up for City is Ipswich Town on Sunday.