Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has shared a heartfelt birthday message for his girlfriend Alisha Lehmann, as the Juventus and Switzerland forward celebrates her 26th birthday.
The couple, who made headlines with their historic double transfer to Turin in the summer of 2024, left their respective clubs in England - Aston Villa in the Premier League and Women's Super League - to pursue new challenges in Italian football.
Lehmann's transition to Italian football has been notably smooth since her initial move, which preceded Luiz's transfer due to his commitments with Brazil in the Copa America. She has quickly established herself as a key player in Juventus's women's team, which currently sits at the top of the table, and has already contributed several goals to their campaign.
However, Luiz's experience in Turin has been more challenging, with both form and fitness issues affecting his performance. These struggles have fueled speculation about a potential transfer during the January window. Despite these professional challenges, Luiz took to social media to express his affection for Lehmann, writing: "Happy birthday amor, I wish you the best in your life, I love you."
As transfer rumors continue to circulate, there's growing speculation about Luiz potentially returning to English football on a loan deal. The situation raises questions about whether the couple's professional paths might diverge, or if they will continue their Italian adventure together at Juventus. For now, both players remain under contract with their respective teams in northern Italy.
