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Paul Gascoigne splits from divorced art gallery boss Sara Lovatt who had been helping him tackle his demons

The football legend shared a photo of himself smoking a cigar with the the caption: 'I’m OK single and find me a girlfriend please'

ENGLAND football legend Paul Gascoigne has split from the glamorous art gallery boss who had been helping him with his demons.

Mum-of-two Sara Lovatt said last week that their relationship was "early days" but added that "we're having a lot of fun" - but the couple have now gone their separate ways.

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Gazza posted this selfie with a caption confirming that he is now single

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Mum-of-two Sara Lovatt has split for Gazza following a brief relationshipOn Twitter Gazza confirmed the split, saying: "I’m OK single and find me a girlfriend please."

He added: "I’ve lost the love of my life my DAD he was my ROLE MODEL X."

Mercedes-driving Sara owns the exclusive Antidote Art Gallery in Lutterworth.

It was claimed she had been dating the former Tottenham, Rangers and Lazio ace, 51, for "a few months" and said the star - who has battled drink and drug addictions - is the best he has been "for ages".

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 Gazza revealed that the pair had split on social media yesterday
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Gazza revealed that the pair had split on social media yesterdayCredit: Rex Features
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The 49-year-old told the : "I was never a fan during his football days but I am now.

"He's very handsome and really fit and tanned.

"He's Paul to me and just a nice, funny guy who's had a tough time."

She added: "[He] is coping better than his fans are led to believe."

 Sara said during their relationship: 'I was never a fan during his football days but I am now'
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Sara said during their relationship: 'I was never a fan during his football days but I am now'Credit: Facebook

Gazza's dad died in February this year but the star insisted at the time that he was in a "strong place".

And he said he managed to resist returning to drink despite the personal tragedy.

The football legend said he last drank before entering rehab on December 2 last year.

 Sara runs a successful art gallery in Leicestershire
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Sara runs a successful art gallery in LeicestershireCredit: Facebook

Just last month, Gazza admitted he still cries over his Italia 90 heartbreak when he famously blubbed on the pitch after receiving a booking which would have ruled him out of the final.

He made his England debut in 1988 and was capped 57 times.

The National Football Museum describes him as "the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation".


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