It just happened — Alisha Lehmann explains why she dumped her lesbian ex to date Juventus star Douglas Luiz
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It just happened — Alisha Lehmann explains why she dumped her lesbian ex to date Juventus star Douglas Luiz

David Ben 19:31 - 27.03.2025

The world's most followed female footballer was previously dating her Switzerland teammate before rekindling her romance with Douglas Luiz.

Swiss football star Alisha Lehmann has finally spoken out about her headline-grabbing relationship switch.

The 26-year-old Juventus women’s star revealed why she moved on from dating Switzerland team-mate Ramona Bachmann to rekindling her romance with Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who plays for the Serie A giants.

Lehmann, often considered the 'world’s sexiest footballer', has often found herself in the limelight for her high-profile relationships.

Alisha Lehmann
Juventus star Alisha Lehmann || Imago

She previously opened up on her sexuality saying as per Tennis Tonic: “I would say it’s normal for us in women’s football.

"Anything is accepted here. In the world everyone just says it’s accepted, and in the background they say ‘that’s not possible’. Why that’s so, I do not know. My generation grew up accepting everyone.

Alisha Lehmann previously dated Ramona Bachmann | Facebook

"Maybe the older generation is the problem. That will be over in ten or 20 years.”

She has now addressed the constant scrutiny surrounding her love life.

Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann reconciled in January 2024 | Instagram

Speaking to Marca, the Swiss beauty made it clear that love should not be dictated by labels or societal expectations.

"It's 2025. I think everyone can date whoever they want and be with whoever they want," Lehmann said. 

"It's important to open your mind and stop seeing this as a problem and instead see it as progress. Be who you are and who you want to be. Love is love. It's simple.”

Juventus’ power couple: Alisha Lehmann reveals her double transfer with Douglas Luiz happened

The power couple from Aston Villa Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann.
The power couple from Juventus Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann. || Instagram

Lehmann and Luiz, who first dated in 2021 while both playing for Aston Villa, rekindled their romance in late 2023 before making a historic couple’s move to Juventus in the summer of 2024.

When asked about how the double transfer materialised, Lehmann played coy, saying, “I don’t know who convinced whom, it just happened.”

Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz | Credit: Instagram/Alisha Lehmann

While Luiz has struggled to find his best form in Serie A and has already been linked with a potential return to England, Lehmann has thrived in Italy. 

Douglas Luiz moved to Juventus from Aston Villa last summer || Imago

Luiz is reportedly being eyed by Premier League side Nottingham Forest who are said to be considering a loan switch to tempt him away from Turin this summer.

Meanwhile, Lehmann has been in sensational form, delivering crucial goals as Juventus Women chase domestic glory.

With her relationship once again in the spotlight, Lehmann continues to prove to her critics that she is more than just a famous face as she continues to excel on the pitch.