Pep Guardiola’s recent marriage split from his wife, Cristina Serra, has been attributed to his workaholic nature and the toll that long-distance living took on their relationship. A close friend of the Manchester City manager revealed to MailOnline that the couple had grown apart, particularly after Cristina moved back to Barcelona in 2019 with their youngest daughter, Valentina, now 17, to assist with her family’s fashion business.

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The friend noted that the separation had been felt for some time, with the distance—approximately 860 miles between Manchester and Barcelona—impacting their relationship. While they appeared to maintain a cordial public image, often seen dining out together or spending time with their three children, the strain of long-distance living and Guardiola’s intense commitment to his work likely contributed to their decision to part ways.

Despite ongoing concerns from fans regarding Guardiola’s recent behavior, including outbursts and a troubling joke about self-harm, the source emphasized that there was no infidelity involved in the separation. They reportedly parted on friendly terms.

Guardiola was seen for the first time since the news broke as Manchester City arrived in London for a match against Brentford. Notably, he was still wearing his wedding ring, leading to speculation about how his personal life may be affecting his professional demeanor on and off the pitch. Observers are questioning whether his relationship challenges could be linked to his recent emotional outbursts and tensions with fans.