How our stars are enjoying the summer break

With our pre-season tour beginning next month, our stars have been enjoying themselves during the off-season.

From honeymoons in Tanzania to taking some well-deserved down time, we've taken a look at what our players are getting up to following the hard work during the 2024/25 campaign.

Many players have taken to social media to document their off-season journey, let's delve into what they've been up to!

Celebration season 

Our captain Martin Odegaard kicked-off the post-season with happy returns by tying the knot with partner Helene Spilling at a ceremony in Norway on June 21. The pair had a private ceremony in November last year ahead of the couple welcoming their first child.

Teammates Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz were at the celebrations. 

Another one of our stars who is celebrating married life is David Raya. Our goalkeeper got married to his partner, Tatiana Trouboul, in December last year and celebrated his nuptials with a trip to Tanzania on safari, where the pair visited the Serengeti.

David also enjoyed a belated stag do with friends, heading to Las Vegas for the celebrations.

New beginnings

While some have been celebrating their marriages, others are celebrating a new member of the family. Ben White and his wife, Milly, welcomed the birth of their baby boy on Thursday, June 5. The couple had announced Milly's pregnancy in January 2025.

Padel Pros

The off-season is a good opportunity to try new things and new sports. While the likes of Declan Rice have been playing golf in America, our academy product, Myles Lewis-Skelly has been taking on padel with women's star Kyra Cooney-Cross.

The pair posted on social media after a triumphant afternoon on the court, highlighting their talents away from the pitch.

Rest and relaxation

The post-season is often a time for taking a well-earned break from sport and reflect on the season that's gone past. Some also like to stay in shape ahead of the new campaign.

Jurrien Timber enjoyed time with family and friends, as well as helping to open his very own Cruyff Court in the island nation of Curacao. As the winner of the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year Award, Jurrien was given a Cruyff Court, a football pitch, where he could open anywhere he likes. He chose the island of Curaçao, in honour of his mother, who was born there.

Meanwhile, William Saliba has been back in the gym ahead of our pre-season tour, and he's been supporting his centre-back partner in the process. Wilo was spotted sporting a Brazil national team jersey with Gabriel Magalhaes' name on the back.

Contract extensions

While most have been enjoying time away from the come, a few players have been extending their time in N5.

Gabriel signed a new long-term contract to stay in N5. Our Brazilian has made 210 appearances since joining from French outfit Lille in 2020, forming a rock solid partnership with Saliba and helping us keep the meanest defence in the past two seasons.

He was joined in putting pen to paper by Myles Lewis-Skelly. Our academy product, who has been with us since he was eight, committed his long-term future to the club.