Rumor has it: is Jude Bellingham dating Spanish pop star Aitana Ocaña?

Speculation is swirling around Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham and Spanish singer Aitana Ocaña, with reports suggesting the two are secretly dating. According to ABC España, the footballer and the pop star have grown close recently.

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The pair follow each other on Instagram and frequently exchange likes on their posts, fueling rumors of a budding relationship. It’s believed they connected through their shared sponsor, Adidas.

Additional hints have raised eyebrows, including Aitana’s attendance at Real Madrid’s match against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu in October. Journalists have also pointed out photos where both Jude and Aitana appear to be wearing similar outfits, suggesting they may have spent time together.

Neither Bellingham nor Aitana has commented on the rumors, leaving their potential romance in the realm of speculation.

Aitana is a hugely popular Spanish singer with 4 million Instagram followers and around 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Previously, Bellingham was linked to Dutch model Lora Celia Valk, though those rumors were later debunked.