Christmas heartbreak for Joshua Zirkzee as Man Utd forward 'confirms' split from model girlfriend Celina Jada Kerr

According toGSM, the 'longtime sweethearts' have ended their relationship, which spanned throughout Zirkzee’s formative footballing journey across multiple clubs. Zirkzee, now 23, first met Kerr during his time at Bayern Munich, who he joined at just 16 years old. Kerr stood by his side throughout his career progression, including his spell at Bologna and loan stints at Parma and Anderlecht.

While Zirkzee and Kerr generally kept their relationship away from the limelight, there were a few public glimpses of their bond. The most notable was a promotional video shoot for JD Sports, where the couple sported matching unisex tracksuits. However, speculation about their relationship arose following Zirkzee's transfer to Manchester United. Observers noted that fashion model Kerr was no longer seen accompanying the forward, and during the summer, neither shared photos or updates about each other. This absence from each other’s social media fuelled rumours of a split, which GSM claims they have 'confirmed' by unfollowing each other on Instagram. Adding to the intrigue, Kerr, who has over 100,000 Instagram followers, has deleted several posts featuring the pair, including snapshots from their JD Sports collaboration.

While navigating personal challenges, Zirkzee has also faced difficulties on the field. Despite showing early promise by scoring on his debut against Fulham, Zirkzee's performance at Old Trafford has been inconsistent. He has managed to score only four goals in 25 appearances for the Red Devils, with just 10 starts under his belt. His latest outing came during United’s humiliating 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, where he was substituted after just 54 minutes.

Zirkzee will look to rebound when Manchester United return to action on Boxing Day against Wolves at Molineux. For the Netherlands international, the upcoming match offers an opportunity to reset and prove his worth in a side striving to find its footing in a challenging season.