England footballer Millie Bright has reportedly begun a relationship with Dave Zetolofsky, a married father of seven who has moved into her Surrey home after leaving his wife and baby.
The 39-year-old former professional kickboxer and martial arts enthusiast left his family home following the start of his relationship with the 31-year-old Chelsea defender.
Zetolofsky, who specialises in Muay Thai, a full contact martial art, separated from his wife Katie "out of the blue" friends close to the couple have told The Sun.
The newspaper previously reported that Bright had split from her fiancé Levi Crew and begun dating a personal trainer, now revealed to be Zetolofsky.
England footballer Millie Bright has reportedly begun a relationship with Dave Zetolofsky, a married father of seven who has moved into her Surrey home after leaving his wife and baby
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The pair met when Bright began training at the 21st Century Combat gym in Redhill, Surrey, in February this year.
Sources say she joined Zetolofsky's class, and after the Lionesses star ended her engagement with Crew, Zetolofsky split from his wife.
Friends claim that following his departure from the family home, Bright paid for him to stay in hotels before he was seen at her property on a private road in Surrey.
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A source said: "Millie and Dave's relationship is no secret. They've been seen out and about, and in the gym together."
The relationship has left Katie caring for their five-month-old baby alone.
Their split has had a devastating impact on Zetolofsky's wife Katie, who gave birth to their youngest child in January.
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The source added: "You can understand that Katie has found the whole thing pretty devastating. The fallout has been enormous but Millie has fallen hook, line and sinker for this guy."
Katie is now caring for their five-month-old baby as well as their other six children following her husband's sudden departure.
Friends of the couple say there is no suggestion that Bright and Zetolofsky cheated on their respective partners before ending their previous relationships.
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The new romance has become public knowledge in their local area, with the couple being spotted together regularly.
Bright announced last week that she would not be available for Euro 2025 in Switzerland, stating she was unable to commit fully either mentally or physically.
The Chelsea defender, who was awarded an OBE in the 2024 New Year's Honours List for her contributions to women's football, has told friends that her new romance is not connected to her withdrawal from the tournament.
Millie Bright has split from her fiance after falling for her personal trainer
Despite winning 19 trophies with Chelsea and captaining England to the 2023 World Cup final after their 2022 Euros victory, Bright declared herself "not happy" before pulling out of the squad.
The Lionesses begin their preparations on Monday and face France in their opening match on July 5.
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