In early 2025, the split between Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra drew significant media interest. After over thirty years together, including a decade of marriage.
Despite their typically private approach to their personal lives, speculation about their split has begun to surface, sparking significant public interest.
Recent reports from the British media suggest that Guardiola’s extended contract with Manchester City until 2027 might have been a pivotal factor in their separation. Journalist Lorena Vazquez, citing The Sun, reported that the final months of their relationship were marked by tension.
Um dos gatilhos para o divórcio de Guardiola com Cristina Serra teria sido a renovação de contrato do treinador com o Manchester City.
A esposa não está feliz com o tempo que ele passa com a família.
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Additionally, an incident during a dinner at Bodega Sepulveda, one of Guardiola’s favoured dining spots, reportedly contributed to the breakup. According to a waiter at the restaurant, in October 2024, the couple experienced a notably tense moment while trying to keep a low profile. “They sat in the corner, and it got tense between them. He was talking animatedly. We were all shocked when we found out they had broken up,” the waiter disclosed.
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These revelations have intensified the intrigue surrounding the reasons for Serra and Guardiola’s breakup. The public and media alike seek to understand the dynamics that led to the end of their long-standing relationship.