Pep Guardiola's recent decision to extend his contract with Manchester City is said to have contributed to his separation from his wife, Christina Serra.Podcasters Laura Fa and Lorenza Vazquez, who shared the news on their show for El Periodico, mentioned that Guardiola’s choice to renew his contract, after months of uncertainty, was the key reason behind Serra's decision to move on.

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Reports from Catalonia suggest that Guardiola had considered taking a break from football and relocating to Abu Dhabi with Cristina, where their son Marius lives.The separation is believed to have been finalized in December 2024, just a month after Guardiola signed a new deal with Manchester City that will keep him until 2027.

no official statement has been made, the couple has reportedly told their

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close circle about their decision, asking them to keep it private.Pep Guardiola and Christina Serra first met in 1994 when he was 20 and she was 17. They got married in 2014 and have three children: Maria, 24, Marius, 22, and Valentina, 17.In 2019, it was reported that Serra had left Manchester with one of their children to focus on her fashion business, which raised some concerns.

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Following this, she split her time between Spain and London, while keeping in contact with Guardiola, who was in Manchester.Though there were reports about their separation, the exact reasons behind it have not been made public.With a challenging start to the 2024/2025 season, Guardiola is expected to focus on his managerial role and work on improving Manchester City's performance.

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