Carola Pucci is the wife of Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini, find out more about her and their relationship below
Manuel Pellegrini is one of Chile’s most accomplished football managers and he has enjoyed a long and distinguished coaching career.
Who is Carola Pucci, wife of Manuel Pellegrini, bio, age, family, husband, children and net worth
Manuel Pellegrini in a Kappa set that is every dad’s dream. Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/kXrWw2Mnq5
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Over the years, he has guided teams from South America to European clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City.
And all through his success, his wife, Carola Pucci has been a constant support for her husband, playing a major role from behind the scenes.
Carola Pucci bio and age
Carola Pucci is a Chilean native and the wife of professional football manager Manuel Pellegrini. Although her exact age is not publicly available, she is likely in her late 60s. Despite her marriage to a high-profile football manager, she has deliberately chosen to avoid media attention.
Her husband Manuel meanwhile who is aged 71 has a net worth of $20 million.
Education
Unlike her husband, who is a trained civil engineer, there are no exact details about Carola Pucci’s academic background.
Profession
Over the years, Carola Pucci has largely stayed out of the public spotlight and she has not pursued any known professional career. She has maintained herself as constant and supportive partner to her husband throughout his managerial journey.
Husband and marriage
Carola Pucci and Manuel Pellegrini tied the knot back in 1988, in Chile, when Pellegrini was making the transition from his player career to his managerial career. Ever since then, Carola has accompanied him throughout his coaching stints across South America, Spain, the UK, and China. The couple have enjoyed a long-lasting marriage over the years, and their close ones describe it as strong and supportive.
In 2018, Enzo Maresca was Manuel Pellegrini's assistant at West Ham…
7 years on, they will go head-to-head in the UEFA Conference League final as Chelsea take on Real Betis! 🇪🇺🏆 pic.twitter.com/WVBI9iIjxg
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Children
Carola Pucci and Manuel Pellegrini has three sons together, Nicolas, Juan Ignacio, and Manuel. The family currently resides together in Spain, after previously relocating from the UK back in 2013, when Pellegrini worked at Manchester City, and then later moving to London following his stint at West Ham United.
Nicolas has studied medicine while Ignacio runs a website for football coaches.