The name of German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, a star at Barcelona, has recently been linked to a cheating scandal that led to his separation from his wife after nearly 8 years of marriage.
Ter Stegen and Daniella announced their separation in a joint statement on social media.
Ter Stegen stated in the announcement, "After deep consideration, Dani and I have decided to go our separate ways. This decision wasn’t easy, but we believe it’s the best for us.
He added, "Our shared focus remains on doing what is best for our children. We remain committed to working together as parents and will continue to treat each other with respect and appreciation, as we always have.
The real shock came when journalist Giuliana Canet confirmed that ter Stegen had been separated from his wife for two months and was living alone, citing that the reason was her alleged infidelity with her personal trainer, which ultimately ended their relationship.
The German international began dating Daniella Jehle in 2012 when he was still playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Jehle moved with ter Stegen to Barcelona when the German international joined the "Blaugrana" in 2014 in a deal worth £9.7 million. The couple officially married in 2017 during a modest wedding in Spain.
It’s worth noting that ter Stegen has been absent from the field since last September due to a severe injury to his right knee, keeping him away from playing for Barcelona during this period. Ter Stegen has expressed hope of returning to play with the first team later this season.