Hungarian footballer Dominik Szoboszlai’s girlfriend, Fanni Gecsek, has caused a stir on social media by liking a fan’s picture that trolls Romeo Lavia. The fan’s post claimed that Lavia had chosen to play for Manchester City instead of Chelsea or Liverpool because of the money involved.
Szoboszlai, who recently joined RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg, was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League during the January transfer window. However, he ultimately decided to join Leipzig for a reported fee of £18 million.
Gecsek’s actions on social media have raised eyebrows among football fans, with many interpreting her like as a sign of support for the fan’s trolling of Lavia. The post in question featured a photoshopped image of Lavia wearing a Manchester City shirt with the caption, “Choosing money over success.”
Lavia, a highly-rated midfielder, joined Manchester City’s academy from Anderlecht and has been making waves with his performances for the club’s youth teams. His decision to commit his future to Manchester City has been seen as a snub to the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool, who were reportedly interested in signing him.
The incident involving Gecsek’s like has sparked a debate among fans about the role of players’ partners in their public image. Many argue that partners should remain neutral and avoid getting involved in such controversies.
It remains to be seen how this incident will impact Szoboszlai and Gecsek’s public perception, but it serves as a reminder of the influence and scrutiny that comes with being associated with high-profile footballers.
