Pep Guardiola has separated from his wife, Cristina Serra, after 30 years together, with claims that his decision to extend his deal at Manchester City has played a part in their decision to split

Pep Guardiola was asked about his wife before Manchester City's game against Brentford just a few hours after reports he had split with his wife Cristina Serra

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.

Tempting as it might be to draw a straight line between Pep Guardiola’s public displays of stress and the reports in Spain of his divorce from wife Cristina, the only people who can illuminate the precise chronology are the couple themselves.

Pep Guardiola and his wife have separated after 30 years together in a “totally cordial” split, according to reports in Spain. The Manchester City manager, 53, is said to have drifted apart from Cristina Serra after living in different countries for at least five years.

Maria Guardiola's emotional reflections shed light on her family's values as Pep Guardiola faces challenges both at home and in football.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City dropped more points on Tuesday evening following reports the Catalan coach had split from his wife, Cristina Serra

Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to move out of his luxurious £8.5 million family home in Barcelona following his separation from wife Cristina Serra.