Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard and wife Laura Hilvern have separated, with Hilvern confirming the decision on Instagram.
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard’s private life has come into focus after his wife Laura Hilvern confirmed they have split, saying the couple have been “separated for some time.” The announcement followed changes on her Instagram account, where she removed multiple images featuring the player.
Hilvern, 33, posted the confirmation on Tuesday evening, framing the decision as difficult but handled with care. She wrote that, “with deep love, care, and respect for one another,” they made “the incredibly difficult decision to separate amicably.”
She added that the separation was not sudden. stating that they had been apart for a period and used that time to navigate the situation privately and thoughtfully.. In her message. Hilvern emphasized the mutual understanding behind the outcome and their shared desire “to create the healthiest and happiest future for everyone involved.”
The Arsenal star and Hilvern also stressed their commitment to parenthood, saying they are “and always will be devoted parents” to their two children. She thanked readers for compassion and understanding, requesting privacy during what she described as a deeply personal transition.
The couple married in June 2019, and together they have two children: one born in April 2017 and another in January 2023. According to what Hilvern has shared publicly, she has not posted an Instagram photo including her wedding ring since December 2025.
The pair’s relationship has tracked the main milestones of Trossard’s football rise. They were together throughout the period in which he took a major step in his career when he signed for Premier League club Brighton in 2019.
In 2023, Trossard made another high-profile move, joining Arsenal for a reported fee of £27million, which was described as the biggest transfer of his career at the time. For the Gunners, he has scored 36 goals in 172 appearances, and he is now chasing historic success with the team this season.
On the pitch, Trossard’s impact remains central to Arsenal’s campaign. He scored the decisive goal as Arsenal took a significant step toward the Premier League title by beating West Ham on Sunday.
Arsenal will have little time to dwell on matters off the field, with the team next in action on Monday night against relegated Burnley at home. The match comes as the club continues to push for the kind of achievement that has defined the current stage of their season.
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