Break-Up Rumors, Is Michael Essien Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the 43-year-old footballer officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Michael Essien, 43, and his partner had split up. Is the Ghanaian footballer really single again?

UPDATE 19/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Essien spotted alone

A fan spotted Michael Essien walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of July 17, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Michael back on the market?

A rep for Michael Essien was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the footballer was splitting hit the internet Saturday (July 18), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Michael’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) July 18, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) July 18, 2026

Based on the facts (Essien spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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