The Manchester City manager and the businesswoman, who share three children, have always valued their privacy.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reportedly split from wife Cristina Serra with those close to the couple hinting that the relentless work rate of the manager was a factor

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.