Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Daniela Jehle married in Barcelona back in 2015
The couple, who have two children, confirmed their split on social media
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By MICHAEL PAVITT
Published: 14:18 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 14:18 EST, 6 March 2025
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has announced he and his wife Daniela are separating after nearly eight years of marriage.
The German international began dating Daniela Jehle back in 2012, when Ter Stegen was still playing for Borussia Monchengladbach.
Jehle followed Ter Stegen to Barcelona when he joined the club in in 2014 in a £9.7 million move.
The couple married on May 15 in 2017 with a small ceremony near Barcelona, before having a church wedding in Tuscany.
Ter Stegen and Jehle have two children together.
The couple confirmed their split in a joint statement on social media.
Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed he is separating from his wife Daniela
Ter Stegen and Daniela Jehle confirmed their separation in a joint statement
Daniela Jehle had begun dating Ter Stegen in 2012, with the couple marrying five years later
Daniela Jehle has been a vocal supporter of Ter Stegen throughout his Barcelona career
Hello all,
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… pic.twitter.com/lpC0stbHBA
— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) March 6, 2025
'After careful consideration, Dani and I have decided to go our separate ways,' the joint statement read.
'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.'
Ter Stegen is currently recovering from a knee injury he sustained in a match against Villareal back in September.
The 32-year-old suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee.
Ter Stegen expressed hope earlier this week that he could return to first team action later this season.