Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife Cristina Serra have begun divorce proceedings using the same lawyer, accordining to reports.
The couple announced their split in January after ending their 30-year relationship during talks in Barcelona.
The Sun say they are determined to avoid an acrimonious court battle, opting for an extraordinarily rare "one couple, one lawyer" divorce.
A source says the couple have already agreed the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement that could be finalised within weeks.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife Cristina Serra have begun divorce proceedings using the same lawyer
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The formal end of their marriage will not be contested by either side.
They are particularly focused on keeping the split friendly for the sake of their children.
Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, revealed: "They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children."
"As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible," she added.
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Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra have split after 30 years of marriage
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The divorce is being handled by people they absolutely trust.
The couple first met when Guardiola, then 18, modelled outfits at a fashion store owned by Cristina's family.
At the time, he was playing for Barcelona's B team, while she was an actress who had appeared on Spanish TV.
Their marriage reportedly hit difficulties five years ago when Cristina decided to return to Barcelona alone.
Since then, they have lived separate lives as Pep pursued his managerial career in Manchester.
Despite the split, friends have said that Guardiola is still hoping for an unlikely reconciliation with his estranged wife.
The Manchester City boss has been spotted wearing his wedding ring, suggesting he hasn't given up.
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It has also been claimed that Guardiola is "more amenable" to the idea of reconciliation than fashion entrepreneur Cristina, who is reportedly worth over £30million.
Vazquez told Spanish TV programme 'Y Ahora Sonsoles' that the couple split after Guardiola signed a two-year extension at the Etihad until 2027.
Their influencer daughter Maria, 24, recently spoke about her parents' guidance in a Spanish magazine.
Pep Guardiola has overseen a problematic season for Manchester City this term
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"My parents have always advised me to find what I am passionate about," she said.
"They also remind me that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved."
Maria added: "In the end it all comes down to feeling loved."
