De Ligt announces new love during the World Cup! While his career may be on the rocks, but love life is flourishing, and he could end up as a substitute at Manchester United.

Matthijs de Ligt went through a difficult period last season. Following his recognition as the club's player of the November, a back injury ended his season early. Consequently, the 26-year-old Dutch defender was also absent from the current World Cup. But it appears there appears to be a silver lining in his personal life. This week, de Ligt revealed his new girlfriend on social media.

De Ligt and his wife, Aniek Molenaar, separated last summer. They had tied the knot in May 2024 and were planning a wedding, but surprisingly, their marriage ended just one year later, leading to the cancellation of their wedding party. Reports suggest that tensions arose due to Aniek's lifestyle, with Dutch media indicating that it ended their long-term relationship.

It is claimed that de Ligt's ex-wife was deeply involved in mysticism, such as crystals and tarot cards, and frequently posted related content on social media, which de Ligt grew tired of, eventually leading to their breakup. By the end of May, Aniek changed her surname from de Ligt back to Molenaar. Ironically, the couple had known each other since they were 18 and had dreamed of marriage and children from the start of their relationship, yet their marriage ended so quickly.

Despite his setbacks on the field, de Ligt has been luckier in love and has now found a new partner. Although he missed out on playing in the World Cup, he can enjoy a pleasant vacation with his new flame on the Spanish island of Ibiza. They have been photographed hugging and kissing.

De Ligt has faced criticism, with some mockingly suggesting that his ongoing back injury is due to "that reason." Others suspect that his new girlfriend, Dutch model Amber Yuusef, is only with the United defender for money and fame.

Amber is not new to dating professional footballers; her previous rumored boyfriend was Jobe Bellingham, the brother of Real Madrid's English star Jude Bellingham. De Ligt has been quick to defend his new girlfriend: "I usually never feel the need to respond, but this time I do. As we all know, anything can be forged nowadays, and this screenshot is no exception. Amber and I are getting to know each other gradually, and we hope to keep our privacy."

De Ligt's back injury, which required surgery in May, has not fully healed yet. He is expected to miss the pre-season training and friendlies, and will only have a chance to return after the new season begins. His position at Manchester United will be under threat, as the 33-year-old veteran Maguire, who recently extended contract, and 20-year-old Leny Yoro are competing for his position.

Specifically, neither Maguire nor Yoro are participating in the World Cup, allowing them to fully engage in pre-season without interruption, giving them an advantage over de Ligt in the competition for a starting spot. This week, Tuchel called up new players to replace the injured Livramento, but Maguire was not selected, which could a blessing in disguise for both United and Maguire.

Maguire revealed that he learned about his exclusion from the World Cup during a "FaceTime" call. "Tuchel called everyone, and the conversation was quite awkward," Maguire recalled. "I got a text saying, 'Can I talk to you around 4 PM?' It was a unique approach and definitely difficult because he could see everyone's reactions."

Regarding his feedback to Tuchel, Maguire said: "I told him I was really disappointed. I felt my performances deserved a spot and that I could contribute both on and off the pitch. He said he wasn't making excuses; he simply chose four others who had worked with him since last autumn. That was hard to accept. I was first named his first squad in March, and I really thought I would be selected for the World Cup. I played very well in both of those matches then returned to United and finished the season strongly."

Maguire has no plans to retire from the national team and intends to fight his way back into the England squad through his performances at United. "I don't think I'll retire from the England team. I still believe I can contribute. One day, I might not be good enough, but I still wouldn't announce my retirement. If I could earn another cap (representing England), it would be worth it."