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Pablo Gavira has ignited speculation amongst fans with his rumoured romance.
Barcelona star Gavi is making headlines not just for his return to the pitch after a nearly year-long injury, but also for what appears to be a budding romance with a student named Ana Pelayo.
The 20-year-old Spanish midfielder made his first appearance of the season over the weekend in Barcelona's 5-1 thrashing of Sevilla, but it was his off-field interactions that have fans buzzing.
Pelayo, who has more than 191,000 Instagram followers, was spotted in the stands at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, cheering on Gavi alongside his close circle.
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Speculation about a romance between the two has been circulating for months, having been initially linked in 2022.
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The rumours intensified especially after Gavi left an affectionate comment on one of Pelayo’s Instagram posts in August.
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However, the romantic links between Gavi and Anita gained more traction when footage from Barcelona’s official TikTok page went viral over the weekend.
The footage showed Gavi sharing a warm hug and what many believe was a kiss with Ana after Sunday’s match.
Fans have also been seriously debating whether the kiss landed on her cheek or lips, but either way, the moment appeared affectionate.
Ana Pelayo: Who is Gavi’s rumoured new girlfriend
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While neither Gavi nor Ana Pelayo have officially confirmed their relationship, the signs are hard to ignore.
Ana is understood to be a 21-year-old student from Seville, although her significant following on Instagram has led many to label her an influencer.
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She is known to be a close friend of Gavi’s sister, Aurora, and was even invited to an intimate family dinner for Gavi’s mother’s birthday back in September.
She is also close friends with Sira Martínez, the ex-girlfriend of Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, and daughter of PSG coach Luis Enrique.
The player’s family reportedly likes Ana a lot, which further hints that the relationship might be more than just a rumour.
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Despite the growing speculation, Anita has remained tight-lipped about her connection to the Barcelona star, keeping her relationship status lowkey.
Still, her appearance at Gavi’s return game, along with their public display of affection, seems to suggest that the young couple could be Barcelona’s newest power duo.
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