Manchester City’s legendary coach Pep Guardiola’s divorce from his wife, Christina Serra, is imminent! He has bought a sleek new apartment in Barcelona as he and his wife of 30 years sever ties. The divorce creates a new chapter in the break of a couple once seen as one of the most stable in the football world!

Pep’s new property is said to be in the same leafy upmarket neighbourhood of Pedralbes where the soccer boss bought his first cul-de-sac home jointly with his estranged wife in February 2021.

The property has been described locally as a “refuge” where he can “disconnect from football and enjoy moments of peace and introspection.”

A well-placed source said, “It is a spacious home, with spectacular views of the city and high-end finishes that reflect Pep’s refined taste.

“It has good connections with more central areas of Barcelona, with its hustle and bustle of shops and bars and restaurants.

“But at the same time, it has the calmness that comes with the upper part of the city, so Pep can recharge his batteries after his long work days.”

The two Spanish showbiz reporters who in February revealed the football manager and his wife had started divorce proceedings but were using the same lawyer, say he had been keen not to stray too far from his old neighbourhood.

Laura Fa, one of the duos who call themselves the Mamarazzis, said: “The fact that the house is located near Pep’s old family pad shows he did not want to disconnect from the neighbourhood he has always considered his home.”