Trouble followed famous Spanish manager Pep Guardiola into the new year.
Indeed, the famous trainer and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to separate, thus ending 30 years of association.
The details
The Manchester City manager has had a tough time on the pitch this season as he and his team have reached new heights.
A shocking report published today by Spanish publication Sport reveals his private life was also in turmoil, with he and his wife on the verge of splitting.
According to the report, the demands of Pep Guardiola’s job have meant the couple have spent the last six years living apart. Pep lives in Manchester, while Serra and their three children commute between Barcelona and London.
The couple reportedly reached breaking point last year and told close friends and family in December.
-Determined not to spread the news, Pep and Serra reportedly made public appearances together after the announcement date.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra
Serra, 52, is a Spanish fashion designer and businesswoman. She and the manager reportedly met in 1994 and married in 2014.
He is one of the hottest coaches in football, and he owes it to Serra, to whom he owes his style. “My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially fashion.”, Guardiola said.
“She often tells me not to wear this or that, so I follow her advice. I’m smart enough to know that when people are much better than me, I follow their advice, and his is really good”, he added.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra have three children together. Their eldest, Maria, is a 23-year-old model who has over 950k followers on Instagram. Their son Marius was born in 2003, and their youngest child, Valentina, was born in 2008.
