Former Chelsea Striker Alvaro Morata Breaks Silence on Painful Marriage Split
Ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has publicly opened up about his separation from his model wife, Alice Campello, after the couple attempted and ultimately failed to reconcile their relationship. The 33-year-old footballer, currently on loan to Como from AC Milan, confirmed that their marriage has ended, citing fundamental misunderstandings between them.
Details of the Separation and Reconciliation Attempt
Morata and Campello, a 30-year-old Italian influencer, initially announced their separation in August 2024, following Spain's victory in Euro 2024. The couple had been married for seven years at that point. In a brief effort to salvage their union, they rekindled their relationship in January 2025 but have since split again. Reports indicate they have been living apart in Milan, with Morata moving out of the family home they shared with their four young children: Alessandro, Leonardo (twins), Edoardo, and Bella.
Morata's Emotional Statement on the Breakup
In an interview with Alexia Rivas, a contributor to the program Fiesta, Morata expressed the emotional turmoil both he and Campello are experiencing. He emphasized that the separation is a mutual hardship, countering narratives that suggest Campello is suffering more. "We are suffering because we are two people who love each other, but we don't understand each other," Morata stated. He added, "Alice isn't having a worse time than me because many people say she's the one who's hurting. I want to make it clear that we're both hurting, it's not that she's bitter, we're both hurting."
Denial of Affair Rumors and Focus on Children
Amid the breakup, Spanish media outlets circulated rumors alleging that Morata had an affair with Elena Sirigu, a sports management expert. Morata vehemently denied these accusations, describing them as heartless fabrications. "No special friend or anything like that, I'm not interested in that right now," he told Fiesta. "The day I have a special friend, I'll walk around with her normally, and you'll see. People who claim there are third parties involved in a separation like this, especially with children involved, simply have no heart."
Despite the separation, Morata and Campello are said to have maintained a cordial relationship for the sake of their children, prioritizing their well-being during this difficult period.
