A Premier League footballer has been transferred to a new club after allegedly fathering a secret love child with a fan, according to reports. The player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is said to have moved miles away following the revelation of the affair.
The footballer reportedly split from the woman after their son was born, but his long-term partner and mother of his other children has forgiven him and taken him back. The lover, a teacher, is reportedly seeking legal advice regarding child support, as the player allegedly wants no contact with his son.
According to the Daily Star, the club's bosses did not want the player to leave but agreed to the transfer to a club miles away. The footballer is also reportedly seeking an injunction to prevent details of the alleged affair from being made public.
A friend of the woman described her as 'devastated', adding: 'This was no one-night stand.' The story has sparked widespread media attention, though legal restrictions prevent naming the player involved.
