Few managers have managed to keep their private lives as protected as Pep Guardiola has over the years. Yet, behind the image of the successful, ever-elegant coach lies his separation from his wife, Cristina Serra and his return to Catalonia.
This has fuelled curiosity about where Pep Guardiola lives when he steps away from the spotlight and the football pitch. The manager’s uncertain current situation has also made the subject more topical.
Following the end of his Manchester City spell, rumours have placed him among the possible candidates for the Italy job. Reports suggest he met Paolo Maldini and Leonardo in Barcelona.
Who is Pep Guardiola: where he was born and which team he manages
Josep “Pep” Guardiola was born on 18 January 1971 in Santpedor, a small municipality in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia. His career is closely tied to Barça, where he was captain as a player before becoming the manager who won everything between 2008 and 2012.
He later managed Bayern Munich and Manchester City for almost ten years, bringing a historic spell to an end in 2026 after winning numerous Premier League and Champions League titles. At present, he is not attached to any club.
Where Pep Guardiola lives in Barcelona: the Pedralbes home
At the centre of the story is Pedralbes, Barcelona’s upmarket and most expensive neighbourhood, where Guardiola has bought a residence.
It is a luxury property with sweeping views across the city and top-of-the-range finishes. The house is reportedly very close to the villa he bought with his wife Cristina Serra for €10 million, also in Pedralbes.
Pedralbes sits in one of the city’s most private and discreet areas. It is popular with business owners, professionals and high-profile figures seeking peace and quiet while remaining close to the centre.
The Manchester years: the City Suites apartment
For years, Guardiola’s main home was not in Barcelona but in Manchester, where he managed City. In England, he chose a luxury home bought in 2017 for around £2.7 million. It was the home he shared with his family after arriving in Manchester.
Compared with the villa in Barcelona, the manager always preferred this more central apartment, which was better suited to the practicalities of daily working life. Facilities at the City Suites complex include:
- an indoor 18-metre heated pool
- a gym open 24 hours a day
- two private parking spaces and a round-the-clock concierge service
- a laundry service and access to a private executive lounge
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