Manchester City’s Ruben Dias and former Love Island star Arabella Chi have reportedly been secretly dating for a month.
The revelation came after eagle-eyed fans claimed the couple were actually in Paris together this week after posting almost identical photos of the Eiffel Tower, said to be the couple’s first “romantic getaway”.
According to The Sun, Arabella, 26, regularly flies from her home in Ibiza to spend time with the hunky Portuguese player, 32, in the UK – who “showered” the viewer with gifts.
A source told the publication: “Ruben and Arabella had been dating quietly for a month. She visited him in Manchester and their dates all went under the radar.”
“They went to Paris for their first romantic getaway of the week, where he took her out for dinner and supper at the best restaurants.”
Hot couple: Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, 32, and former Love Island star Arabella Chi, 26, reportedly secretly dated for a month
They went on to talk about how the lovebirds are both trying to keep their blossoming romance a secret.
Before he added: “But they had the best time together in Paris and seem to be really falling in love.”
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Arabella and Ruben for comment.
Both Ruben and Arabella shared photos of the Eiffel Tower, taken from the same angle and clearly within minutes of each other, as the photos featured the same passers-by.
Portugal player Ruben was in Paris for the match brilliant Ballon d’Or Awards ceremony on Monday, but walked the red carpet alone.
MeantimeArabella’s time in Paris appears to have been a pit stop on her way to Ibiza, as the model shared snaps of herself on the White Isle.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Arabella and Ruben for comment.
Model and social influencer Arabella, who took part in the fifth season of Love Island in 2019, split from New York businessman Richie Akiva in September.
Love is in the air: Arabella is reported to regularly fly from her home in Ibiza to spend time with the handsome Portuguese player, 32, in the UK – who has ‘showered’ the cleaner with gifts.
Pssst: A source said: “Ruben and Arabella dated quietly for a month. She visited him in Manchester and their dates all went under the radar.”
Spot the difference: The revelation came after eagle-eyed fans claimed the couple were actually in Paris together this week after posting almost identical photos of the Eiffel Tower in what is now believed to be the couple’s first “romantic getaway” .
And Richie quickly moved in with a mystery woman just days after their split.
The model and boyfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio (45) were last photographed together at a party in New York on September 12 and broke up shortly after.
“King of the Nightclubs” Richie wasted no time embracing his new single status as he was loaded up on the PDA with a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Arabella outside The Flower nightclub in Paris on Tuesday night.
The couple wrapped their arms around each other in a very public display of affection.
It is unknown how long New York-born Arabella saw Richie or where they first met.
But this summer, Arabella has been soaking up the sun in Ibiza with Richie and his friends, including A-lister Leo.
Richie has been an integral part of the New York club scene since his youth and opened the legendary nightclub 10ak in 2007.
He is the CEO of the Butter Group, which also owns other popular spots in the city, including Up & Down and Butter.
Richie often meets celebrities and has hosted birthday parties for Rihanna and Naomi Campbell.
Awards ceremony: Portugal international Ruben was in Paris for the glittering Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday but walked the red carpet alone
Fun in the sun: Arabella’s time in Paris appears to have been a pit stop on her way to Ibiza, with the model sharing snaps of herself on the White Isle
Arabella has also been linked to another athlete this year, the former French rugby player Yoann Huget.
The couple were spotted watching a tennis match together at the French Open in June.
A source said at the time: “They’ve been together for a while and things have gotten more serious now, so they were happy to make it official at the French Open.”
In 2021, she was briefly linked to DJ Tom Zanetti, but quickly denied the allegations.
Arabella explained: “We did a shoot together, but we’re just good friends!” People assumed more than it was. I am 100 percent single and for the first time in my life I am learning about myself and what I want in a man now.
“I don’t want to be satisfied. When you’re younger you think, “He’s cool, that’s enough for now,” but now I say, “No, I know what I want and I know what I am.”
Meanwhile, Ruben was most recently linked to cabaret dancer Ginevra Festa. The couple were photographed kissing last summer, but have not been seen together since then.
He previously had an ugly split with singer April Ivy, who released a song called Broken Apologies shortly after the split, which is said to be about the City star.
The couple started dating in late 2018 and went public on New Year’s Day 2019, but split in September 2021 due to “lifestyle differences”.
Insiders told Portuguese magazine Flash! At the time, Rúben’s desire for a more “discreet” life clashed with the “exuberance” of his previous love, which led to the two apparently breaking up and April being removed from his social media channels.
About: Arabella’s new romantic connection comes after her love interest, Richie Akiva, quickly moves in with a mystery woman just days after their divorce.
Romance: Arabella was also linked to another athlete this year, former French rugby player Yoann Huget. The couple was spotted at the French Open in June
Closure: In 2021, she was briefly linked to DJ Tom Zanetti, but she quickly denied the claims, insisting that “we’re just good friends!”
It’s over: Ruben had an ugly split with singer April Ivy, who released a song called Broken Apologies shortly after the split, which is believed to be about the City star
Rúben and Ivy lived together in Manchester after he moved to Man City.
A source told the publication: “The now-married couple already shared a house in Manchester, where the singer moved to be close to Rúben while she pursues her musical career in London.”
“The lifestyle, which was more discreet on the side of the footballer and contrasted with the more exuberant side of the artist, eventually became incompatible…”
“The divorce took place a few weeks ago, after the summer vacation that the two spent together in Greece at the beginning of July.”
Source: Daily Mail
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