Divorced Ryan Giggs finally goes public with once-secret lover, PR girl Kate Greville
FOOTIE legend Ryan Giggs has gone public with his secret lover eight months after his divorce.
The Man United hero took PR girl Kate Greville on holiday to Italy.
They were linked immediately after his split from Stacey who he divorced last December. An onlooker in Italy said: “They seemed very happy.”
The Manchester United legend, 44, and PR executive Kate, 34, looked relaxed and happy, posing for pictures as they wandered through the beautiful town of Ravello on Italy’s Amalfi coast.
They were linked immediately after his split from Stacey who he divorced last December. Kate showed her cheeky sense of humour by taking a snap of Wales manager Giggs next to a shop sign emblazoned with the words “Wine & Drugs”.
An onlooker said: “Kate looked stunning. She and Ryan were chatting and seemed very comfortable in each other’s company. They were very relaxed and happy — like they had known each other for a long time.
"They looked like any other couple taking in the sights and chilling out. Kate looks every inch a footballer’s Wag and he looked pleased as punch to have such a trophy on his arm.”
Ryan was soon recognised by passing football fans who asked for autographs and selfies.
The onlooker said: “They did look like they were trying to keep a low profile.
"But if they didn’t want to be spotted perhaps they should have chosen a different country.
“Italians are really passionate about their football so it was only a matter of time before Ryan was recognised by a fan who asked for a picture.”
“Kate looked gorgeous in a summer dress and trendy leather jacket while Ryan blended into the crowds in chinos and a polo shirt. They arrived on Wednesday and have spent a few days relaxing and wandering around.
“The hotel they are staying in has a stunning pool, a spa and four or five restaurants where they can enjoy romantic meals.”
The couple were seen sunbathing by the hotel’s pool, with Kate looking toned in a red bikini.
Giggs was first linked to Kate after she ended her marriage in 2015.
The break-up came just 18 months after she started working for the Red Devil.
Her ex Damian Burke, who claimed she had dumped him by text, told a friend: “There were three people in my marriage and one of them was Ryan Giggs.
“Giggs ended our marriage — it’s as simple as that.”
But neither Giggs nor Kate have commented about reports linking them and have not been seen in public as a couple. Until now.
Their Amalfi coast trip comes after Giggs finalised his £40million divorce from ex-wife Stacey, 39, in December.
They split in May 2016 but tried to hide their separation by remaining in the same house.
But soon after The Sun revealed that as Giggs’ marriage fell apart he showered Kate with gifts including flowers and designer handbags.
They met after Kate helped him promote his Hotel Football venture, launched with ex-United teammate Gary Neville.
Giggs’ marriage was rocked by 2011 revelations of his eight-year affair with his brother Rhodri’s wife Natasha.
His previously squeaky clean image was shattered when Natasha revealed how he got her pregnant and then gave her £500 in cash for an abortion.
She said at the time: “I was to blame for what happened but I was at his beck and call.”
Giggs was also named online as the mystery footballer who had an affair with Big Brother star Imogen Thomas. He spent £150,000 on an injunction to gag Imogen and The Sun — before giving up his anonymity in February 2012 after a lengthy legal battle.
But it was his alleged flirting with a restaurant waitress that was said to be the “final straw” for Stacey, who has two children with the former winger.
As their marriage crumbled, the phrase “Giggs cheating t***” was daubed on a security fence surrounding the family home.
Giggs claimed during divorce proceedings that he had made a “special contribution” to his and Stacey’s finances but they struck an amicable agreement.
As their divorce was finalised in December they claimed to be leaving “this chapter of their lives as firm friends”. A month later Giggs hired Kate as head of PR for his and Neville's hotel and restaurant company. He lured her back from a job in the Middle East.
Kate first worked for Giggs in 2013 after the Manchester-based PR agency that employed her was chosen to launch the £24million Hotel Football project.
Manchester United season ticket holder Damian was thrilled his wife was working with some of his heroes. But he later told friends he soon noticed a change in Kate.
He said she started having secret Botox treatments, splashed out on designer clothes and was receiving expensive gifts, including a £600 Mulberry handbag. Damian and Kate have not spoken since their divorce.
She returned to Manchester from Abu Dhabi in January to work for GG Hospitality, co-owned by Giggs and Neville.
It came two months after The Sun revealed her relationship with Giggs was back on.
She was later pictured being dropped off at work one morning in Giggs’ £100,000 Range Rover. On June 28 Kate posted an online picture of Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow with the caption “Doing tourist things”.
At the time Giggs was a pundit in ITV’s Moscow studio for England’s World Cup clash against Belgium. On July 25 she posted a picture of a bouquet of flowers along with six love hearts.
Giggs joined United as a 14-year-old and went on to win 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League medals. He made 963 appearances before managing the club for four games at the end of the 2014 season after David Moyes was sacked.
Giggs then worked as an assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years before leaving when Jose Mourinho was appointed manager.
He also won 64 Welsh international caps and was appointed Welsh national team boss in January on a four-year deal.
Giggs is the most decorated player in professional football history, with a total of 34 trophies. He is the only Manchester United player to have medals from all the club’s 13 Premier League title wins.
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He also holds the record for the most Premier League assists.
Giggs began dating Stacey in 2002 and they wed in 2007.
After their break-up Stacey had the word “free” tattooed on her neck.