English footballer Marcus Rashford appears to be giving romance a second chance with ex-fiancée Lucia Loi after the couple was sighted out together last week.
Sources claim Rashford, 26, reserved an intimate dining experience for him and Lucia, 26, potentially signalling the Manchester United forward wants to rekindle the relationship.
The soirée went down in a cozy cellar bar in Manchester, able to seat only 18 people. Rashford’s guests for the evening amounted to a party of two – himself and university sweetheart Loi. According to witnesses, the atmosphere was comfortable and lively throughout multiple hours of laughter.
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Rashford pulled out all the stops to impress, reserving the entire exclusive space to ensure privacy. He seemed unable to hide his contentment based on constant grinning. Pricey champagne added further luxury, with bottles at the establishment known to demand a £950 price tag.
News comes as surprise given the pair seemed headed permanently for splitsville earlier this year. Rashford and Loi ended a longstanding engagement and 7-year relationship around June 2022. Speculation circulated that Rashford’s encounters with other women doomed the romance.
At one point the football superstar got caught partying in Miami until nearly sunrise in the company of a personal trainer. Rashford also reportedly entertained female attention at the hotel, chilling in a private cabana area with flowing drinks and food delivery.
The lavish date may signal Loi ultimately forgave any dalliances on Rashford’s end, or aims to determine if trust can be rebuilt. So far Loi hasn’t been seen wearing the proposal ring from Rashford again.
For his part, Rashford clearly desires another chance based on the extravagant date experience arranged. Champagne, exclusive locale, and undivided attention sent a strong message of his renewed commitment and willingness to splurge on romantic gestures.
The long history between the two perhaps motivated reconciliation. Both parties seem ready to find out if the spark can be restored years after first igniting their teenage romance.
