Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal may be dealing with more than just football headlines, as whispers from South America suggest his short-lived romance with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole has already fizzled out.
According to reports, the 25-year-old singer was linked to Yamal only two weeks ago, but new claims hint she has now shifted her attention to Real Madrid’s rising star, 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono.
The twist makes the story even more dramatic—Mastantuono, who joined Madrid from River Plate over the summer, is not only the same age bracket as Yamal but also plays in a similar attacking role. Both are being tipped as the future of La Liga, making the rumored love triangle a hot topic among fans.
Nicki Nicole, whose real name is Nicole Denise Cucco, boasts more than 22 million Instagram followers and close to 18 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Though she hasn’t addressed the speculation, she’s no stranger to being linked with footballers—last year, she was rumored to have had a connection with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
On the pitch, Yamal has already made a mark for Barcelona this season with two goals and three assists in just three games. Mastantuono, meanwhile, has featured three times for Real Madrid but is yet to find the back of the net.
Whether the rumors are true or not, it’s clear that both teenagers are already juggling the pressures of stardom—on and off the field.
