Benjamin Pavard announces his marriage to Kleofina Pnishi on Instagram

PEOPLE – A beautiful light at the end of the tunnel. After a difficult start to the year, the defender of the French team and Inter Milan player, Benjamin Pavard announced on Instagram, this Tuesday, July 23, some happy news: he is getting married. The 28-year-old footballer proposed to his partner, Kleofina Pnishi, a former Miss Provence, during a romantic moment.

The marriage proposal was carefully orchestrated by Benjamin Pavard, who chose an idyllic setting on a beach, decorated with white roses and candles. On Instagram, the player shared the news with his followers by posting a photo of his couple accompanied by the caption ” She said yes “.

Reactions to the announcement were enthusiastic and congratulations from fans and friends of Benjamin Pavard poured into the comments section. “Congratulations bro”wrote German footballer Yann Aurel Bisseck. « Congratulations freroooo »added his compatriot Jérôme Boateng, while Frenchman Lucas Digne commented « Congrats bro ».

A new chapter opens after a difficult Euro 2024

This marriage proposal marks a new chapter in the life of the Inter Milan player who separated in 2019 from Rachel Legrain-Trapani, Miss France 2007.

The start of 2024, meanwhile, was also complicated on a sporting level. During Euro 2024, Benjamin Pavard did not have the opportunity to set foot on the pitch, with Didier Deschamps preferring William Saliba and Dayot Upmecano in central defence and Jules Koundé at right-back. The Blues ultimately lost to Spain in the semi-final.

Born in Kosovo and arriving in France at the age of five, Kleofina Pnishi celebrated her 30th birthday on the day of the marriage proposal. She is known for her participation in the reality TV show Beijing Express in 2019 and for his appearances in various television series such as More beautiful life et The mystery of the lake on TF1.