Guardiola makes £2.2m investment as business empire outside of football grows

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has several business interests away from his job as an elite football manager

Pep Guardiola is already laying the groundwork for his post-football career with a string of business ventures. While the Manchester City manager's main priority remains reversing his team's recent slump in form, Guardiola is also making intriguing moves beyond the beautiful game.

The 55-year-old first made his name as a brilliant midfielder for Barcelona but has scaled even loftier peaks since retiring from playing. Taking the reins at his former club in 2008, Guardiola steered Barcelona to an unprecedented treble in his debut campaign and amassed 12 major trophies during his four-year tenure.

After another successful period at Bayern Munich, Guardiola was appointed Manchester City manager in 2016, where he set about constructing a dynasty. The Catalan tactician has clinched six Premier League crowns and also guided City to Champions League glory.

As he approaches a decade at City, speculation continues to mount regarding Guardiola's long-term future, with his current deal running until 2027. While it's unclear whether he'll pen another extension, Guardiola appears to have a clear strategy for his various business pursuits.

He recently teamed up with his former Barcelona star Sergio Busquets as both purchased stakes in a property investment trust. Spanish publication La Razon reports that Guardiola and Busquets have each snapped up a 14.21 per cent stake in Alquiler Seguro Asset Market.

The investment cost around £2.2million (€2.5m) each. Ventu Europe has also secured a further 17 per cent stake, with 52.62 per cent remaining with Alquiler Seguro through company president Antonio Carroza.

The firm specialises in managing affordable rental housing, with a market capitalisation standing of £6m (€7m). It is claimed that Guardiola made the investment through his 08022003 Limited company.

Vanitatis reports that the purchase was approved in May 2025 but was not finalised until last month. However, it is not the first time that the high-profile boss has joined one of his former players in a business venture.

Last year, he invested in Monarka Clinic alongside ex-Barcelona and Bayern star Thiago Alcantara and former Espanyol player Jonathan Soriano. The clinic, based in Barcelona, offers regenerative therapy, neurosurgery and integrative pain therapy, as well as specialised sports medicine and preconditioning.

Guardiola's interest in the project began after he received treatment from Dr Mireia Illueca, the company's co-founder. Monarka Clinic opened in June 2025.

However, last year also saw the closure of the City manager's restaurant, Tast Catala. The Catalan eatery, nestled in the heart of Manchester, first welcomed diners in 2018.

A message on the restaurant's Instagram account stated: "After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close Tast's doors for the very last time on 20 December 2025."