Dutch model Laura Celia Valk has confirmed the pair aren't in a relationship
Jude Bellingham had previously been romantically linked with the fashion star
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By RYAN WALKER
Published: 05:28 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 05:32 EST, 23 December 2024
Dutch model Laura Celia Valk has confirmed she is single and not in a relationship with Jude Bellingham despite previously being 'completely smitten' with the England and Real Madrid star.
The pair were believed by many to be in a relationship together - but have never gone public - and their official relationship status now appears to have been confirmed by the model on social media.
Bellingham and Valk previously prompted rumours following a publicity stunt orchestrated by an opportunistic executive at Manchester-based clothing company Pretty Little Thing, where Ms Valk is a model.
It was at a previous glamourous lingerie photoshoot in Madrid that she apparently confided in make-up artists and hairdressers that she and the Madrid superstar had got close.
In details believed to have been leaked by the firm to a red top newspaper, Ms Valk, 25, was said to be 'completely smitten' and had spent time at his home in the Spanish city where he plays for Real Madrid.
However, she has now provided an update on their alleged relationship stating that she doesn't have a boyfriend during a Q and A session with followers on her Instagram.
Valk has confirmed she is single and doesn't have a boyfriend despite being linked with Bellingham
Bellingham has seen his star status rise during his time at Madrid and has signed luxury sponsorship deals with the likes of Skims
Valk (right) has seen her social media following boom since being linked with the England star
The 25-year-old has ended romantic links being made between the high-profile pair having been asked by a follower on Instagram: 'Do you have a boyfriend?'.
Valk responded with a short three-word answer that has left nobody in doubt over her relationship status, adding: 'No, I don't.'
Her announcement comes after The Mail previously revealed in June the mystery surrounding their so-called 'romance' wasn't a mystery at all and that they weren't in an official relationship.
Valk was notably absent from England's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany during the summer that saw Bellingham play a pivotal role as the Three Lions went all the way to the final.
She instead shared snaps of her travelling throughout France while Bellingham was competing in the summer's major international competition for the Three Lions.
The pair have never been snapped in a photo together despite Valk believed to be in attendance at some Real Madrid games during Bellingham's stellar first season at the club that saw him win LaLiga and the Champions League.
Valk responded to a question asking if she has a boyfriend by saying 'No I don't'
Bellingham has soared across 18 months in Spain with the midfielder striking huge sponsorship deals during his time at the club
His stardom has soared across 18 months in Spain with the midfielder striking huge sponsorship deals during his time at the club with the likes of luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and Skims.
Rumours of him being romantically involved with Valk have been put down before to being a publicity stunt for the pair that mutually benefits both.
But, details of the 21-year-old's private life have remained largely out of the public eye with Bellingham spending a lot of his down time with family and mum, Denise, who supports him in Spain.
Meanwhile, Valk's online presence has grown rapidly ever since she was linked with being in a relationship with Bellingham and now boasts over 500k followers on the social media platform.