MARC-ANDRE TER STEGEN has slammed a bombshell report which claimed he was cheated on by his wife with her personal trainer.
The Barcelona goalkeeper has been married to wife Daniela Jehle for eight years, having met in 2012 before tying the knot in 2017 and having two children together.
However, the pair announced they had split up in a social media post last week.
A bombshell report on Catalunya Radio from Spanish journalist Juliana Canet claimed the separation came after Ter Stegen found out his wife was cheating on him with her personal trainer.
The report alleges Ter Stegen and Daniela have been living apart for two months.
The German goalkeeper has reportedly been staying in the five-star Hyatt Hotel in Barcelona while she remained living in their family home.
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Canet explained the 32-year-old had used the excuse of renovations being carried out on the mansion the couple had bought last summer as the reason for him staying in the hotel.
El Nacional added Daniela had been working with two personal trainers at Edan Studios in Barcelona, owned by Robert Lewandowski’s wife Anna.
But following the bombshell news report, Ter Stegen slammed Catalunya Radio & 3Cat Group for “distributing false news and violating personal rights”.
In a statement to social media, he said: “Dear all.
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“I am shocked and disappointed of the poor management and lack of Leadership and Control at Catalunya Radio & 3Cat Group – distributing false news and violating personal rights.
“Journalists Juliana Canet, Roger Carandell and Marta Montaner are liars that have distributed false news, offending my wife Daniela and her reputation publicly in a very bad manner.
“There has not been any infidelity of Daniela. No third person involved. Fact.
“As communicated, Dani and I have decided to go different ways in good circumstances where we maintain trustful communication.
“It is completely unacceptable that the leading government-owned media is spreading this, where Daniela being falsely accused and personally been attacked.
“The damage is irreparable. Thank you. Marc.”
Ter Stegen and Daniela’s statement on social media declared their joint-focus was on what was best for their children; five-year-old Ben and one-year-old Tom.
The statement said: “After careful consideration, Dani and I have decided to go our separate ways.
“This decision was not an easy one, as you can imagine, but we both believe it is the best step for us.
“Our joint focus is on doing what is best for our children, ensuring they continue to have a loving and stable environment.
“We remain committed to working together as parents and treating each other with respect and appreciation as we always have.
“During this personal time, we kindly ask for your understanding and for respecting our privacy – especially that of our children.”
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Ter Stegen has been sidelined from football since September after suffering a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee.
He recently shared photos showing he is back in training and could be close to a return.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
