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As they say, behind every successful man, there is a strong woman! Well, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is no different. While the Spaniard has paved his path, becoming one of the most decorated managers in soccer history, his wife Cristina Serra has stood shoulder-to-shoulder. Cristina is a well-renowned Brazilian journalist who juggles her life as a fashion designer.

In contrast to her husband, Cristina prefers to keep her personal life hidden, so little is known about her. However, Guardiola has never shied away from sharing interesting stories about his long-time partner in interviews. Now, while Pep might not be here to have a sit-down interview to discuss his wife, here’s all you need to know about the exceptional Cristina Serra!

Who is Cristina Serra? The wife of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

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Unlike her husband, Cristina was born in Italy despite her parents being Brazilians. Following her early education, Cristina started working as a journalist before transitioning to a fashion designer. According to CelebrityNetWorth, Cristina boasts a massive $40 million net worth thanks to her work in the fashion and media industry. Serra manages multiple businesses in Spain, including her old family shop in Catalonia.

Guardiola is in awe of his wife’s work, with the Spaniard speaking about his appreciation for Cristina’s fashion sense in an interview. “My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion. So she says normally to me, don’t wear this or wear that. So I follow her. I am smart enough to know that when people are much, much better than me, follow their advice, and hers is really good,” he stated.

Serra and Guardiola have been together for almost three decades, with the two helping each other along the ride. The two have come a long way in their relationship and continue to be an inspiration to many.

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The amusing love story between Cristina and Guardiola

It’s hard to imagine Pep Guardiola as a romantic soul. However, it seems he melted like butter when meeting his partner for the first time. The duo met each other during Guardiola’s time at Barcelona when he just turned 18. While Pep was modeling for Spanish designer Antonio Miro at Cristina’s family shop, he caught sight of Cristina for the first time.

Following their first meeting, the two continued to see each other for a long time before they started dating. Their relationship strengthened over the years, and they eventually gave birth to their three children: Maria, Marius, and Valentina.

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Guardiola tied the knot with Cristina during a private wedding in 2014, with selected guests attending the ceremony. Since then, the duo has been going headstrong in their relationship as they continue to support each other through their endeavors.

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