AnneKee Molenaar, the 26-year-old Dutch model, has publicly revealed the end of her marriage to Manchester United defender Matthijs deLigt, describing the split as “hell”. The couple married in June 2024, but just a year later, in 2025, they decided to dissolve their union, ending a relationship that had begun when DeLigt was playing in the Ajax youth ranks.
In interviews with RTLBoulevard, Molenaar explained that the breakup process has been painful and physical, comparing it to “open heart surgery.” “It was a difficult year, with many changes, but I am also grateful for what we experienced,” she said. He added that, despite the breakup, the affection between them is still present and that the decision to separate was the most considered, allowing each one to follow their own path.
The former Ajax centre-back, who joined Manchester United in 2023, underwent surgery in May 2024, which prevented him from participating in the Dutch team's squad for the World Cup. To date, DeLigt has yet to play a game for the English club. In June, he confirmed his relationship with model Amber Yuusef after they were photographed together in Ibiza, sparking speculation about his personal life.
Molenaar emphasized that the breakup was not due to a traumatic event, but rather the realization that the romantic feeling had disappeared. “There is a lot of love between Matthijs and me, but the romantic feeling no longer exists,” he said. The model concluded that the grieving process, although painful, allows them to move forward with their lives.
With the Premier League season in full swing, both Molenaar and DeLigt are focusing on their respective careers. Molenaar continues to work in the world of fashion and modeling, while DeLigt seeks to regain his physical fitness to compete again for Manchester United and the Dutch national team. The future of both will continue to be under the gaze of the media and followers, but both have stated that, despite the changes, they maintain mutual respect and esteem.