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EXCLUSIVEReasons behind Pep Guardiola's marriage ending are revealed by close friend, as Man City manager steps out still wearing his wedding ring following split from wife Cristina after 30 years

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Pep Guardiola's marriage ended because 'he is a total workaholic' and it 'took a toll' on his relationship, a close friend of the Manchester City boss has told MailOnline.

Pep has split from his fashion designer wife Cristina Serra after being together for three decades, it was revealed on Monday night - with no reason for the separation being given.

But now one friend close to Pep, who did not want to be named, said: 'I think they have grown apart. She left Manchester about five years ago to return to Barcelona. That has taken its toll.