New Premier League Season Introduces Glamorous WAGs
As the new Premier League season gets underway, fans have their eyes not only on the players but also on the glamorous wives and girlfriends (WAGs) who support them. These new additions to the Wag scene are as stunning as ever, and their relationships with the players add an extra layer of intrigue to the football world.
One standout WAG is AnneKee Molenaar, a Dutch model who has recently relocated to the UK with her husband, Matthijs de Ligt. De Ligt, who signed for Manchester United this summer, is a highly sought-after centre-back. AnneKee, whose father is former Netherlands international Keje Molenaar, met Matthijs in 2018 and the couple tied the knot this year.
Another couple keeping their relationship private is Joshua Zirkzee, a Dutch-born Nigerian striker, and his influencer girlfriend Celina Kerr. Zirkzee recently made a move to Manchester United from Bologna for an impressive £34 million. While they usually keep their relationship out of the public eye, the couple allowed themselves to be photographed in matching tracksuits for a JD Sports ad, giving fans a glimpse into their personal life.
Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has also made headlines with his recent move to Chelsea from Villarreal for £21 million. His girlfriend, Noemie Romee, works as a sales tax employee at the Dutch Ministry of Finance. Noemie often posts TikTok videos of herself watching Filip play, and the couple shares a love for their Pomeranian dog.
Lisa Fullkrug, the wife of German striker Niclas Fullkrug, has a unique story behind their relationship. The couple met in school and Lisa was drawn to Niclas because of a gap in his front teeth caused by an on-pitch injury. They now have a daughter together, and Niclas recently made a move from Borussia Dortmund to West Ham for £27 million.
Lola Rozenberg, a former beauty queen, is the girlfriend of Dutch international Mats Wieffer. Wieffer has joined Brighton from Feyenoord for £25 million. The couple has been together since 2022 and Lola often shares photos of their adventures in Brighton on Instagram.
Ellie Coupland may be on her way to Suffolk after her boyfriend, Jacob Greaves, was signed by Ipswich for an estimated £15 million. Ellie is a skincare expert and worked at a salon in Hull. Her luxurious Instagram feed is filled with photos of their trips to Marbella and Mykonos.
Lisa Smellers Unal moved to the UK earlier this year when her husband, Enes Unal, signed for Bournemouth. Lisa, an interior designer, previously played for Belgian football club Genk Ladies. The couple married in December 2019 and welcomed their daughter, Lila Ela, in 2020.
Italian player Riccardo Calafiori recently made the switch to Arsenal from Bologna, and his girlfriend Benedetta Boeme caused a stir when she gatecrashed a live interview to kiss him. The couple has matching hand tattoos that read “Koi no Yokan,” which means “premonition of love” in Japanese.
Lastly, Clara Motta Guedes, a 19-year-old signed to Elite Models, announced her move to Wolverhampton after her boyfriend, Rodrigo Gomes, was signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers from Braga. The five-year deal is worth an impressive £12.7 million. Clara’s Instagram followers were excited to see her transition from Portugal to Wolverhampton.
These new WAGs bring their own unique stories and personalities to the Premier League, adding to the excitement both on and off the field. As the season progresses, fans will undoubtedly keep a close eye on these glamorous partners and their impact on the lives of their footballer counterparts.