Instead of choosing to live in the suburbs with many villas like other football stars, the Spaniard chose to live in the city center of Manchester.

The Guardiolas eventually moved to trendy Deansgate

The Man City manager now lives at the plush City Suites in the city centre

The City manager can unwind in the private swimming pool

The Guardiolas eventually moved to a luxurious apartment in the Deansgate City Suites in the centre of Manchester.

His apartment has a modern, minimalist style but is still full of amenities. Right on the ground floor of the building where the Man City coach lives is a famous restaurant, led by Tim Allen as the chef. Pep can come here to eat at any time.

Pep does not rent an apartment but rents a private floor. The owners at Man City have created maximum conditions for Pep to have an ideal place to rest and be less disturbed.

The City manager’s eventual choice of home in Manchester means he can keep himself in shape in the private gym

The City boss can cook up a feast in the kitchen… or rely on the ground floor restaurant’s top chef

The building Guardiola lives in is a 16-storey high rise

Guardiola can chill out in the luxurious living area

Each apartment has a plush modern bathroom