England defender Lucy Bronze and Spain's Ona Batlle have shared social media photos from a recent holiday together, intensifying speculation about their relationship amongst fans.
The former Barcelona teammates posted images from their getaway, with the location remaining undisclosed.
Both players shared snaps on their social media accounts last week showing them spending time together ahead of next month's Women's Euro 2025.
The 33-year-old Chelsea defender and the Barcelona right-back will represent rival nations at the tournament in Switzerland, where England hope to retain their title whilst Spain arrive as favourites following their 2023 World Cup victory over the Lionesses.
Lucy Bronze and Ona Batlle went on holiday together ahead of Euro 2025
The photographs revealed the pair enjoying various activities during their trip.
Images showed them sharing ice cream in the sunshine and relaxing together on a lilo in the sea.
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Bronze's social media post also featured pictures of them taking a boat trip and spending time in a private pool. The duo additionally shared a mirror selfie together.
The posts attracted significant attention from fans who celebrated the pair in the comments section.
Batlle responded to Bronze's post with a love eyes emoji, further fuelling speculation about the nature of their relationship.
Neither Bronze nor Batlle have publicly addressed the romance rumours that have circulated amongst supporters.
The pair's connection extends beyond their time at Barcelona.
They previously played in Manchester simultaneously, with Bronze representing City whilst Batlle played for United between 2020 and 2022.
Their bond was evident at the 2023 World Cup final when Batlle was seen consoling a tearful Bronze after Spain's victory over England.
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Lucy Bronze and Ona Batlle have a close relationship
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Later that summer, Batlle joined Bronze at Barcelona where they enjoyed a successful season together.
The duo won the Champions League, Liga F, Spanish Cup and Spanish Super Cup during their sole campaign as teammates before Bronze departed for Chelsea last summer. Batlle continues to play for the Catalan giants.
Bronze has since joined up with England ahead of the tournament, where she will feature in her seventh major competition.
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The Lionesses legend is among 13 players from Sarina Wiegman's 23-strong squad who won the Euros in 2022.
England face Jamaica in a warm-up match this Sunday before taking on France, the Netherlands and Wales in their group. Spain are drawn in Group B alongside Belgium, Italy and Portugal.
Wiegman recently defended England's preparations despite the retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, plus Millie Bright's withdrawal citing inability to give "100 per cent mentally or physically".
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