Taylor Ward, daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward, has finally gone Instagram official with Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez, after months of speculation.
The 22-year-old social media influencer and the footballer (29), were first said to be dating in February after the sportsman ended his marriage to ex-model Rita Johal, reports The Daily Mail.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire daughter captioned the photo with 'Me & U,' with a heart emoji. Meanwhile, the footballer shared Ward's photo via his Instagram Story.
Manchester Evening News reported in February that the 28-year-old footballer “has been on a string of dates” with Ward after ending his marriage.
Mahrez took Ward and 15 of her friends out for a lavish dinner at that time. The publication claims he hired a private room at Manchester’s Ivy Asia.
The rumored couple was allegedly seen leaving the VIP area of the city’s China White nightclub on New Year’s Eve and apparently, they have told family and friends about their relationship.
Mahrez took Ward and 15 of her friends out for a lavish dinner at that time. The publication claims he hired a private room at Manchester’s Ivy Asia.
The rumored couple was allegedly seen leaving the VIP area of the city’s China White nightclub on New Year’s Eve and apparently, they have told family and friends about their relationship.
“Riyad and Taylor get on brilliantly, and initially started hanging out as mates. He thinks she’s gorgeous, and has joined her and her pals for a few group dates,” a source told Manchester Evening News. “They’ve been friends for a while but Taylor refused to go there romantically until she knew his marriage was over. She is very much a girls’ girl and would never break that code.”
“Taylor is stunning and Riyad’s team-mates have been ribbing him about how he’s been punching above his weight.”
Taylor was spotted cheering on Mahrez in the Manchester derby at the Etihad on Wednesday when City made it to the EFL Cup final, reports the publication.
Mahrez, the French-born captain of Algeria, has married to aspiring pop star Rita for six years. Meanwhile, Taylor has previously been linked to Mahrez’s City team-mate Sergio Aguero, as well as to Everton star Mason Holgate.
Photo Credit: Taylor Ward/Instagram
