Conor Gallagher has revealed he is engaged to model and professional dancer Aine May Kennedy after proposing during a romantic getaway to Mallorca. The Spurs and England midfielder, 26, shared the news with a set of photos from La Residencia Hotel, captioned “
When Conor Gallagher posted the moment he asked Aine May Kennedy to spend forever with him, it didn’t come with any football distractions. It came with a gallery of snaps from La Residencia Hotel in Mallorca—and a caption that made the purpose unmistakable.
The Spurs and England midfielder, 26, revealed he is engaged to Kennedy after popping the question during the romantic getaway. Gallagher shared the photos with his followers and capped the post with the words: “Here’s to forever. 10.06.2026.”
The couple’s story stretches well beyond one holiday. Gallagher and Kennedy have been dating for eight years, starting in 2018 during his early days with Chelsea’s Academy. Kennedy, who is hailing from Ireland, is a model and a professional dancer, and she regularly supports him at his matches.
The engagement arrives as Gallagher is trying to settle into a new chapter at Spurs that has been anything but smooth. Spurs narrowly avoided relegation after a turbulent season. and it was a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day that secured survival. After that result, Gallagher praised the impact of his head coach, saying: “He’s really turned it around.”.
Gallagher described how quickly Robert De Zerbi’s arrival changed the mood, pointing to trust and timing: “From the first day or two he had everyone under his wing. Everyone trusted him instantly. Everything he was doing, it was like, ‘thank God he’s come in’. Straight away.”
He added: “I can’t speak highly enough of him or what he’s done for the club, for the team and for me individually. I’m looking forward to working with him even more.”
Those comments matter because Gallagher’s own position has been shaped by instability at the club. Thomas Frank was sacked in February and replaced by Igor Tudor, who moved Gallagher out from central midfield to the wing before dropping him to the bench.
Gallagher didn’t sugarcoat what that period felt like: “It was such bad times. We were losing most of our games. I wasn’t playing. When I did play, I didn’t do very well. I was playing out of position.”
He also explained the timing of his struggles after his move from Spain. Gallagher said: “I had just moved back to England from Madrid and wanted to hit the ground running back in the Premier League and none of it was happening. It just shows you the importance of confidence and rhythm.”
Gallagher’s season has been under a spotlight beyond club football as well. Despite having 22 caps for England, he missed out on selection for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, which has headed to the US for the World Cup.
All of it sits within Spurs’ wider summer planning. Gallagher’s future at the club is a central concern: it’s thought that De Zerbi would like to keep him next season. That desire will carry weight given that Gallagher’s arrival has already been a significant investment. Prior to his move to Spurs in January. he was at Atletico Madrid. where he earned attention before joining Spurs for £30million.
His Spurs debut came in a home defeat against West Ham, during the fourth game of a punishing run of 15 without a win.
Kennedy’s own social media history also reflects how much change has been built into Gallagher’s year. Before his surprise move to Spurs in January. she shared on Instagram her excitement about returning to the capital after his spell at Atletico Madrid. Her post said: “Life is crazy. We are going home, while leaving a city (Madrid) that we will call home forever. One minute we are cooking dinner, next minute we are packing suitcases.”.
She also addressed Gallagher directly: “You’re the best CG, this is going to be so good. I’m so happy and excited for you to start a new chapter. COYS.”
Now. with a proposal completed in Mallorca and a date—10.06.2026—set in plain text. Gallagher is balancing personal momentum with football urgency. Spurs survived with De Zerbi’s turnaround helping to steady the ship. and Gallagher—who has seen his role reshuffled under two managers—will want his next steps to feel like more than relief. For him, the next chapter is already written into both his life and the season that follows.
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