Manchester United star Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly facing personal challenges as he has split from his long-time partner, Celina Jada Kerr. The 23-year-old forward, who joined United from Bologna for £36.5 million in the summer, has had a turbulent start to his career at Old Trafford.

After scoring on his debut against Fulham, Zirkzee has struggled to secure a consistent starting position, netting just four goals in 25 appearances. United manager Ruben Amorim has often favored Rasmus Hojlund in the attack, leaving Zirkzee seeking more opportunities to shine.

The news of the breakup, as reported by GSM, follows a series of setbacks for the young player. Zirkzee and Kerr were known to be “longtime sweethearts,” having first met during his time at Bayern Munich, where he joined as a 16-year-old. Kerr, a model and influencer from Germany, supported Zirkzee throughout his career, including his stints at Bologna and loan spells with Parma and Anderlecht.

Although they generally kept their relationship private, the couple once shared a memorable moment during a video shoot for JD Sports, where they were seen embracing in matching tracksuits. However, signs of trouble began to surface when Kerr was noticeably absent from Zirkzee’s life in Manchester, with neither sharing pictures of each other during the summer.

Reports indicate that the couple has unfollowed each other on social media, with Kerr now only following Zirkzee’s father. She has also started deleting posts featuring the couple, further fueling speculation about their split.

Zirkzee’s on-field struggles continued as he was substituted after just 54 minutes during Manchester United’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth last Sunday. Despite his challenges, he did manage to score off the bench in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham just days earlier.

As Zirkzee prepares to return to action on Boxing Day against Wolves at Molineux, he faces the dual challenge of improving his form on the pitch while navigating this personal transition.