Patrick Bamford has proposed to his long term girlfriend, model and social media influencer Michaela Ireland.
The footballer, who plays as a striker for Premier League club Leeds United and the England national team, popped the question to his partner and mother of his child whilst enjoying a family holiday.
Michaela shared a series of adorable snaps with her 16.7k Instagram followers on Wednesday, June 8, as the England striker got down on one knee and presented her with a stunning diamond ring.
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The model was clearly gobsmacked by the proposal as the cute snaps show her with her hands to her face, she can be seen sat down at a table as the young family dine alfresco. Their four-month-old baby daughter is also in shot as she watches her parents in a nearby bouncy chair.
The comments section was soon flooded with love and support as friends, family and fans rushed to congratulate the happy couple.
@ashhhbx replied: "Congratulations you guys!!!!" alongside a string of heart emoji's, @stephanielamx added: "Congratulations beautiful!" whereas @hannahvsparks penned: "Omg congratulations."
The pair have been together for around four years and welcomed their first child together earlier this year - a little girl named Emilia Lily Bamford.
Patrick and Michaela met in 2018 when the striker was briefly in Middlesbrough, playing for the local club.
The model must have been charmed by the alluring personality of the footballer, as they started dating not long after their first meeting. They are often photographed with each other at public events and stadiums.
Michaela is an English model, Instagram personality, and pastry chef. She has featured in a number of magazines, but mostly, the brunette beauty indulges herself in brand promotions via social media.
Patrick Bamford has embraced Yorkshire life since his move to Leeds United in 2018. Once described as 'not your average footballer', the sportsman is known for his musical talent and intellect, as well as his charitable work raising money for environmental causes.
Patrick Bamford is one of Yorkshire's brightest sporting stars - quite an accolade, considering the county's considerable sporting pedigree. The 28-year-old resides in Bardsey, an idyllic village between Leeds and Wetherby, along with his girlfriend Michaela Ireland and baby daughter Emilia.
While he may not have aristocratic roots, in the past, the sportsman has been mocked for his middle-class background, his musical talent (he plays the piano, violin, guitar and saxophone) and his ability to converse in French, Spanish and German.
Patrick has spoken about feeling like an outsider in his sport, and about how it was not until he moved to Yorkshire, that he finally felt at home.
