One of the great Spanish stars, Pablo Gavira, more popularly known as Gavi, is hitting headlines with his very recent comeback after a year of absence due to injury. It is not just about his success on the pitch that has fans talking. There are rumors floating around about a love affair between the midfielder and social media influencer, Ana Pelayo. 

Ana has over 191,000 Instagram followers. She has sparked curiosity not only for her stylish posts but also for her close connection to the midfielder, leading fans to speculate that she might be the special someone in Gavi’s life. The romance rumors started in 2022 with hints on social media and Ana cheering him on from the stands. This year, the speculation grew when Ana was seen with Gavi’s family and friends during his match against Sevilla.

Who is Ana Pelayo?

At 21 years old, she is a student residing in Seville. Although she doesn’t do influencing as her full-time job, her trendy outfit posts, close friendships, and associations with celebrity friends have secured many curious online fans of hers. Ana is close to Gavi’s sister, Aurora, from the start and is now a familiar member of Gavi’s circle.

Ana’s connection to the football world does not stop there. She is close friends with Sira Martinez, daughter of PSG head coach Luis Enrique and former girlfriend of Barcelona striker Ferran Torres. The connections certainly helped put her even more in the public domain, especially with fans wanting to know a lot more about her relations with Gavi. 

The growing romance

Since the year 2022, there have been allegations that Ana and Gavi are having an affair. However, the internet drama only picked up in August 2024 when Gavi commented warmly on one of Ana’s Instagram posts, beginning to fan the discussion. The speculation reached fever pitch after Gavi’s return game against Sevilla when the official TikTok account for Barcelona posted footage showing what looked like a hug or possibly a kiss between the two. While the fans are still debating about whether the kiss was on the cheek or the lips, there is little doubt that the moment itself hinted at a deeper connection.

Ana was seen in the stands during the game, enthusiastically supporting Gavi alongside his family and friends. Her presence at such a meaningful event, along with her strong relationship with Gavi’s sister, Aurora, suggests she holds a special place in his life.

It has been reported that Ana is actually friends with Gavi’s family. Recently, Ana was reportedly part of a small dinner celebration for Gavi’s mother’s birthday in September. This connection to his family, along with their public appearances, suggests that their relationship is more serious.

Whether Gavi and Ana decide to make their relationship public, the two are clearly making waves both on and off the field. In an age where football stars find themselves at the center of media attention, Gavi and Ana’s choice to keep it low-key only adds even more intrigue to their relationship.