Pep Guardiola’s ‘broken promise’ as partner of 30 years ‘moves out of family home’

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Pep Guardiola's wife has reportedly left their family home after the Manchester City manager's contract extension broke their promise of a new life abroad. The pair's marriage has reportedly been under strain for the past 18 months, with Spanish podcast Mamarazzis claiming that Guardiola hasn't been in contact with his wife for some time.

Cristina Serra, who married the City boss in 2014 after being together since 1994, returned to reside in Barcelona in 2019 to focus on her fashion business, Serra Claret.

The entrepreneur had been travelling between Spain and England to see her husband as he continued his triumphant run with City. Sources suggested that in September 2024 , Serra chose not to return to England after their proposed relocation to the United Arab Emirates fell through.

Guardiola's subsequent contract renewal, tying him to the Etihad until 2027, seemingly proved to be the final blow for his wife , though it was hinted they might leave room for future reconciliation.

Now, Antena 3 programme Y Ahora Sonsoles featured Mamarazzis presenter Lorena Vazquez, who provided more information.

Vazquez claims that Serra has left the family home in the Pedralbes neighbourhood to relocate to a different property in the Eixample area. Discussing the property the 52-year-old apparently purchased in October, she said: "It's a modest home, compared to what she could have afforded."

Vazquez added: "Relationships sometimes continue as friendships," hinting that Guardiola and Serra will maintain an amicable but non-romantic connection moving forward.

However, speculation earlier this year hinted that if Guardiola were to return to Barcelona and leave his post at City, there might be a chance to mend the relationship.

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In conversation with journalist Laura Fa, Vazquez said: "They're leaving the door open to reconciliation; it could be that one day, when Pep retires from football and returns to Barcelona, they could resume their relationship.

"It's a friendly, well-considered breakup, without drama, fights, or third parties involved."

While the split is yet to be officially documented, it appears Guardiola won't reignite his 30-year bond with Serra unless he bids farewell to the Premier League for good.

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