The Premier League is set to welcome a host of new WAGs for the 2026-27 season, with partners of newly signed players ready to grace the VIP stands. From influencers to models, these women are making headlines alongside their significant others.
New Faces in the Stands
Among the notable arrivals is Abigail Olivera, wife of Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan interior designer, married to Araujo for just over a year, recently shared her excitement on Instagram: "Anywhere, as long as we're together - a new beginning, always hand in hand with him."
Deborah Meunier, partner of Sunderland's Thomas Meunier, has joined the right-back in the north east. An influencer with nearly 35,000 Instagram followers, Deborah often posts beach snaps and bikini selfies with her partner, whom she began dating as a teenager.
Influencers and Models Take Centre Stage
Ipswich Town's Julio Enciso, who signed a £25million deal from Strasbourg, is supported by his wife Melissa Cardona, an influencer. The couple married in 2025, with Enciso marking their anniversary on Instagram: "One year of kept promises, one year of unconditional love, one year of learning, growing, and dreaming together."
Crystal Palace's Zavier Gozo, who joined from Real Salt Lake, is dating collegiate athlete Afton Perry, a midfielder for the BYU Cougars women's soccer team. The pair recently celebrated their one-year anniversary, with Gozo posting: "One year of loving you!"
High-Profile Partners at Chelsea and Beyond
Chelsea's Valentin Barco, who signed a seven-year deal worth £34m, brings partner Yazmin Jaureguy to west London. The couple married in 2023, and Jaureguy has gained attention for her fierce support of Barco against England's Jude Bellingham.
Pep Chavarria, also at Chelsea, joined from Rayo Vallecano for around £16m, accompanied by his content creator partner Pawgli. The model has almost 220,000 Instagram followers and over 1m on TikTok.
More WAGs Joining the League
Brighton's Joao Costinha, signed from Olympiacos for £11m, is dating Alexandra Ferreira, founder of a Portuguese fashion brand with over 12,000 Instagram followers. Ipswich striker George Hirst recently got engaged to Aela Brown, while Coventry's Carl Rushworth, who returned for £22.3m, is supported by partner Millie Burrows, who received fan comments like "We love carl.so glad youre bringing him back to us."
Hull City's Jack Butland, who joined from Rangers for around £3m, has partner Annabel Peyton, an Emirates cabin crew member, with whom he shares three children.
