It is a source of some bewilderment that Guardiola, of all coaches, should have allowed such a key part of his team to fall into decline

A close friend of Pep Guardiola has provided clarity and an explanation for the break up of the Manchester City manager’s marriage. Reports in Spain broke on Monday claimed that the 53-year-old and his wife, Cristina Serra, had decided to end their relationship.

To hear Guardiola praising the collective of Paris Saint-Germain over his outfit shows just how dramatic the unraveling of the past couple of months at City has been.

FURIOUS Pep Guardiola let rip at his own player before then violently hugging him following his side’s 2-2 draw with Brentford. Pep’s Man City side threw away a two-goal lead with the

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra have ended their 30-year relationship. The couple, who married back in 2014, have three children together, are understood to be on amicable terms, according to Spanish outlet Sport.

Liverpool are facing competition from Barcelona for Joshua Kimmich after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola told them to sign the Bayern Munich ace.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly split from his wife after 30 years together, with the couple having been based in two different countries for several years

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola signed a new two-year deal a month ago but if his players produce many more white-flag performances, the record-breaking coach might have a serious rethink

Pep Guardiola may have recommended to Barcelona to close the arrival of this great footballer

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 26, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Spanish newspaper Sport claimed they have been living apart for nearly five years after Ms Serra, 52, moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion company while her husband stayed in the northwest England city.

Reports have also emerged linking City with a swoop for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The Germany international is out of contract in the summer and has yet to agree fresh terms amid interest from the Premier League. Liverpool have been linked with a move for the 29-year-old while Barcelona are also suitors.