Chelsea star Cole Palmer and his girlfriend Connie Grace have fueled speculation of a breakup after fans noticed the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram.

The 23-year-old football sensation and the popular influencer, also 23, appear to have ended their relationship quietly, with neither party commenting publicly so far. However, eagle-eyed followers noticed the social media activity over the weekend, prompting rumors of a split.

Sources close to the couple suggest that tension had been brewing for some time over differing life priorities. According to a report by The Sun, Connie Grace had reportedly been pushing for a contractual marriage arrangement for over a year—an idea Palmer was not on board with. The young footballer, currently one of Chelsea’s brightest stars, allegedly expressed that he was still too young for such a commitment and preferred to focus on building his career.

This disagreement is believed to have caused growing friction between the two, ultimately leading to what fans now suspect is a breakup.

Palmer, who has had a meteoric rise since joining Chelsea from Manchester City, is widely viewed as one of England’s most promising talents. With the new Premier League season approaching, it seems the midfielder is turning all his attention to football.

Source: The Sun