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Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife Cristina Serra have gone their separate ways after 30 years together.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife, Cristina Serra, have officially begun divorce proceedings, marking the end of their 30-year relationship.

The couple, who shocked the world with their split in January, are reportedly seeking to avoid a lengthy court battle and have even chosen to use the same lawyer to handle the process.

Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra’s divorce is reportedly underway

Sources close to the situation suggest that they are determined to maintain a cordial separation, focusing on their children’s wellbeing throughout the proceedings.

Guardiola, who has an estimated fortune of $126 million, and Serra have reportedly agreed on the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement that could be finalised within weeks.

According to The Sun, respected Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, revealed:

“They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children.

“As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible.

“They have a very good relationship, so much so that the same lawyer is arranging the whole thing.

“The divorce is on the way and is being left in the hands of people with their absolute trust.”

The journalist added that the couple’s relationship remains respectful, and that their shared legal team is a testament to the trust they have in the process.

“They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children. As you can imagine, money is not going to be an issue.”

Pep Guardiola: Cristina Serra and the $126 Million Fortune

The divorce’s financial implications could see Cristina Serra entitled to half of Pep Guardiola’s wealth, depending on how the divorce proceedings are concluded.

In Spain, divorce settlements are determined by the matrimonial property regime chosen by the couple, which dictates how assets are distributed.

If the couple falls under the ‘Sociedad de Gananciales’ regime, all assets acquired during the marriage, including Guardiola’s considerable earnings and property, could be divided equally.

Why Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra are divorcing after 30 years together

The couple’s split is believed to have been a long time coming after three decades together.

Sources claim their marriage began to unravel five years ago when Cristina chose to return to Barcelona, while Pep remained in Manchester pursuing his managerial career.

Since then, the two have led separate lives, despite occasionally being spotted together.

However, insiders reveal that Pep, who was recently pictured wearing his wedding ring, is still holding out hope for a possible reconciliation, while Cristina is said to be “more amenable” to moving on.

The breakdown of their relationship reportedly occurred after Pep signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City, which will keep him at the club until 2027.

With divorce proceedings well underway and Pep facing pressure to rebuild his Man City squad amidst a tough season, it remains to be seen if the legendary gaffer can bounce back both personally and professionally.