De Ligt divorced his wife.

Defender Matthijs de Ligt has separated from model Annekee Molenaar after less than a year of marriage.

The end of Matthijs de Ligt and Annekee Molenaar's marriage after less than a year came as a surprise to fans.

Voetball reports that De Ligt and Molenaar's relationship had been strained for the past few months, leading to their decision to divorce this month. While there has been no official announcement from De Ligt or Molenaar regarding the reason for the separation, several sources close to the couple suggest that the pressure from De Ligt's demanding schedule, along with differences in lifestyle, appears to be the main cause.

De Ligt, 25, is at the peak of his career. After a difficult period in the past few years, he is now a key player in the defense for Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. Meanwhile, Molenaar, 26, is focusing on her modeling career and media activities in the Netherlands.

De Ligt and Molenaar began dating in 2018, when De Ligt was still playing for Ajax and was considered one of the brightest young talents in Europe. Annekee, the daughter of former player Keje Molenaar, has always been by De Ligt's side throughout his career, from Ajax to Juventus, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United.

The couple's wedding took place in Italy in June 2024, a lavish affair attended by many teammates and close friends. Dutch media subsequently even called their love story "a real-life fairy tale."

Happy wedding photos of the couple circulated widely on social media, leading fans to believe they would have a lasting marriage. However, after only a year, De Ligt and Molenaar's relationship broke down.

Source: https://znews.vn/de-ligt-ly-di-vo-post1564876.html