Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is pursuing an opulent Barcelona residence situated merely 100 yards from the £8.5 million property where he previously lived with his estranged spouse.
The £13.5 million estate in Pedralbes represents Guardiola's latest move whilst divorce proceedings with fashion retailer Cristina Serra reach their final stages.
According to reports, the marriage cannot be salvaged, with the 54-year-old accepting their relationship has irreversibly ended.
The couple publicly declared their separation in January, marking the conclusion of their long-standing union.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra had been together since 1994 | PAThis property acquisition signals Guardiola's preparation for life beyond his current marital arrangements.
The newly constructed estate in Barcelona's most prestigious district offers extraordinary luxury, with promotional materials declaring: "The space, light and views are more powerful than anything that can be built."
Estate agents emphasise the property's boundless vistas, noting "the only limit is the horizon - as far as the eye can see."
Privacy remains paramount for prospective residents, with landscaping featuring Mediterranean flora including oak trees, citrus groves, cypress plantings, magnolia specimens and mature olive trees surrounding each residence.
These natural barriers ensure seclusion for inhabitants of the development.
Reports indicate that the property could be a potential future asset for Pep Guardiola's daughter
| PAThe villa's proximity to Guardiola's previous matrimonial residence underscores its significance in this transitional period.
The separation proceedings have transitioned from amicable to merely civil as financial arrangements undergo finalisation, though both parties continue employing a single legal representative.
Reports from August characterised the divorce as approaching completion imminently.
Beyond personal considerations, and there are reports that Guardiola views the Barcelona property as a potential future asset for his 17-year-old daughter Valentina.
The timing coincides with Guardiola's professional commitments, as he remains contracted to Manchester City through 2027 on terms worth £40 million.
The Premier League's longest-serving manager has accumulated 18 significant honours during his Manchester City tenure since 2016, including six domestic championships and European glory. His remarkable achievements have established City amongst football's elite institutions.
Guardiola's commitment extends until 2027, when his lucrative agreement concludes.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra split after 30 years of marriage
| GETTYThe Catalan has already declared his intention to depart upon contract expiration, making this Barcelona investment particularly timely.
His eight-year stewardship represents the second-longest managerial tenure across England's four professional divisions.
This sustained success has transformed City into perennial contenders whilst cementing Guardiola's legacy in English football.
The Barcelona property purchase suggests preparation for his eventual return to Catalonia following his Manchester chapter.