Douglas Luiz's new flame: Aston Villa midfielder dating Arsenal legend's daughter after split with Alisha Lehmann

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has officially confirmed his relationship with 19-year-old Brazilian model Duda Gaspar.

Details: According to the Daily Mail, the footballer’s new partner is the daughter of Arsenal and Brazil legend Edu Gaspar, who until recently held a position in the Nottingham Forest management team.

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This romance comes as a response to the changes in the life of Douglas’s ex-girlfriend, the famous Alisha Lehmann. Luiz and Lehmann’s relationship lasted four years and even made history as the first ever “couple transfer,” when both players moved simultaneously from Aston Villa to Juventus. However, after relocating to Italy, the relationship broke down, and in January Alisha introduced her new boyfriend to the public—reality TV star and “Love Island” contestant Montel Mackenzie.

Adding another twist to the story, Douglas Luiz spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest. It was during this period that he may have become closer to Edu Gaspar’s family, as Edu was overseeing the club’s sporting operations at the time.

Reminder: In yesterday’s Champions League match between Arsenal and Bayer, the referee awarded a controversial penalty against the German side.