Who is Cristina Serra? Inside Pep Guardiola's 30-year marriage and family
Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have initiated divorce proceedings after 30 years together. The couple intends to keep the process private and maintain a positive relationship for their children.
Why it matters
As a high-profile public figure, the personal life of the Manchester City manager draws significant media interest.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra ended their marriage after more than 30 years together. The couple reportedly called time on their relationship at the end of 2024 after years of living partly separate lives. In February 2025, it was revealed that they had started divorce proceedings.The former couple reportedly wanted the process to remain peaceful and private. They even decided to use the same lawyer, in an unusual arrangement designed to avoid a difficult legal battle. Their priority was reportedly to remain on good terms for the sake of their three children.Who is Cristina Serra? Meet Pep Guardiola’s ex-wifeCristina Serra is a Brazilian journalist, writer and fashion businesswoman. Her family owns Serra Claret, a fashion store in Barcelona.The shop is where she first met Guardiola. He was only 18 at the time and was doing modelling work for designer Antonio Miro.The relationship eventually became a long-term partnership.
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