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Cristina Serra Breaks Silence After Split From Pep Guardiola

Cristina Serra, wife of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has spoken publicly for the first time since their split.

Cristina Serra, fashion entrepreneur and former wife of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has spoken publicly for the first time following their split. The couple, who had been together for 30 years, reportedly parted ways after Guardiola signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2027. 

Serra, 52, was seen shopping alone in Barcelona’s city centre, just a week after news of the separation surfaced. When approached by a reporter from “The Daily Mail” and asked about her well-being, she responded simply, “Perfect, thanks.” Asked again about her state of mind, she added, “Everything’s fine.” However, she declined to comment when questioned about whether Guardiola’s decision to renew his contract was the reason for their split. 

The couple’s separation was first reported by Spanish journalists Laura Fa and Lorenza Vazquez, who claimed that tensions arose after Guardiola’s decision to prioritise his managerial career. Sources suggest that prior to signing the new deal, the 54-year-old football manager flew to Barcelona in October to meet Serra. The two dined at Guardiola’s favourite restaurant, Bodega Sepulveda, but reports indicate the evening appeared strained. A waiter from the establishment shared with “The Sun”: “He came in with his wife about three months ago. They sat in the corner, and things looked a little tense between them. He was talking animatedly. We were all shocked to hear that they had split.” 

Guardiola, a former manager of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, is set to return to the touchline as Manchester City prepare for a Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. While the football world focuses on his team’s performance, the personal developments in Guardiola’s life have added a layer of intrigue to his already high-profile career. 

Neither Guardiola nor Serra has issued an official statement regarding their separation, leaving fans and the media to speculate on the factors that led to the end of their three-decade-long relationship.

Melissa Enoch

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