Manchester City sensation Ruben Dias appears to have swiftly moved on from his Love Island ex Arabella Chi and set his sights on a new leading lady.
The Portuguese defender, 26, has allegedly been exchanging flirty messages and liking Instagram pictures of Marvel actress, Daniela Melchior.
A source told The Sun that Daniela, who has appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 and The Suicide Squad, thinks the footballer is ‘a catch’.
They added that she is ‘flattered’ by the attention as he could have ‘directed it towards anyone.’
Reality star Arabella, 32, and footballer Ruben, were seen jetting off on holiday together as they arrived at Manchester Airport on New Year’s Day, having been at the centre of romance rumours since September last year.
Manchester City sensation Ruben Dias appears to have swiftly moved on from his Love Island ex Arabella Chi and set his sights on a new leading lady
The reality star was seen jetting off on holiday with the footballer on New Year’s Day, having been at the centre of romance rumours since September last year
The Portuguese defender has allegedly been exchanging flirty messages and liking Instagram pictures of Marvel actress, Daniela Melchior
However Arabella found herself blindsided by Ruben after their break, confessing: ‘Last year was probably my unluckiest in finding The One.’
Reflecting on past mistakes, Arabella admitted: ‘I’ve dated people I thought were The One, a lesson I’ve since learned from.’
She added: ‘What I’ve learned from dating last year is that you think you know someone, but you don’t really know them at all. I dated people that perhaps, looking back, weren’t best suited to me.’
MailOnline has contacted Daniela and Reuben’s reps for comment.
Seemingly unfazed by the heartbreak, the model has re-entered the dating scene, by joining Love Island All Stars as the latest bombshell.
Upon entering, she shared: ‘I might have recently of come out of a relationship but I’m ready to meet the man of my dreams so get me back in that villa!’
In November, The Sun reported that Arabella had been regularly jetting from her home in Ibiza to spend time with Ruben in the UK.
They added the Portuguese hunk has been ‘showering’ the stunner with gifts, but that the couple were trying to keep their romance under wraps.
A source said: ‘Rúben and Arabella have been quietly dating for the past month. She has visited him in Manchester and their dates have been all under the radar.
Man City player Ruben reportedly dumped Arabella soon after they returned to the UK, leaving her free to potentially find love in the ITV2 show’s South African villa
At the end of a Love Island All Stars episode, Arabella shared: ‘I might have recently of come out of a relationship but I’m ready to meet the man of my dreams’
Arabella, who took part in the fifth season of Love Island in 2019, split from New York businessman Richie Akiva in September last year (pictured together in September)
Prior to her split from Richie, eyebrows were raised when Arabella was spotted hanging out with none other than Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio in Ibiza
Arabella was also linked to another athlete last year, former French rugby player Yoann Huget, after the couple were spotted together at the French Open in June
‘They went to Paris for their first romantic mini-break in the week, where he wined and dined her at all the best restaurant’
‘Rúben and Arabella are trying to keep their relationship under wraps because it’s early days. But they had the best time together in Paris and seem to be really falling for each other.’
However, the pair sparked speculation among their fans after several eagled-eyed followers claimed the pair had gone on a romantic trip to Paris together in November, after posting near-identical shots.
Both Rúben and Arabella shared snaps of the Eiffel Tower taken from the same angle and clearly within minutes of each other as the same passers by could be spotted in the snaps.
Model and social influencer Arabella, who took part in the fifth season of Love Island in 2019, split from New York businessman Richie Akiva in September last year.
Prior to their split, eyebrows were raised when Arabella was spotted hanging out with none other than Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio in Ibiza.
She was spotted soaking up the sun aboard Leo’s yacht along with several of his friends in recent days.
It soon emerged Arabella met the Oscar-winning star, 48, through his close friend Richie, who she was seen sharing a steamy kiss with.
Arabella was also linked to another athlete last year, former French rugby player Yoann Huget, after the couple were spotted together at the French Open in June.
LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS: MEET THE CAST
Liberty Poole
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? I’m a lot more confident in who I am and sure about exactly what I want from a relationship. I just want to have fun and meet a lovely boy.
How will you feel if you come across an ex in the Villa or someone you’ve dated from the show since appearing? It’s always going to be awkward isn’t it, it’s always going to be weird seeing someone that you’ve been with getting with someone else. I wish my exes nothing but the best. I’m going to be focused on my own journey.
Kaz Kamwi
AGE: 29
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? To be totally honest, I actually really want to find love.
I had a great time last series but I want to have an even better time.
How will you feel if you come across an ex in the Villa or someone you’ve previously dated from the show? The thing is, I’m a bad b*tch so I will handle it with as much grace as I can.
Georgia Harrison
AGE: 29
SERIES: 3
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? This is the last year of my 20s so I want to go in the Villa and have some fun and hopefully meet someone that I can fall in love with. I’m lucky in the sense that I’ve got everything in my life that I could possibly wish for, apart from love.
If you had to pick your top Islanders from Series 1 to 10 to couple up with who would they be and why? Chris Taylor, he’s hilarious and the main thing I’m attracted to is a man who can make me laugh. What a fun guy and like I said, I’m looking for someone to TikTok with so I reckon he’d be game for that sort of stuff!
Hannah Elizabeth
AGE: 33
SERIES: 1
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? I’m returning to the Love Island Villa because I did it eight years ago and what an opportunity I never thought I’d get again. I’m not very good at finding love but I had a ball the first time, so I’m going to have a ball again.
You got engaged on the show last time, do you think wedding bells could be on the cards again this time round? Absolutely not, not in the Villa no. Maybe when I get out, but I’d need to give it a bit of time.
Georgia Steel
AGE: 25
SERIES: 4
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? I’m 25, I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life but a boyfriend, so why not give it as go.
You’ve been brave and honest in opening up about being conned by a former partner. How has this experience impacted the way in which you now approach dating?
I take that experience as a really positive reflection now. I look at it as something I had to go through to make me stronger and learn things in life for me to be able to learn what I want in my next partner.
Molly Smith
AGE: 29
SERIES: 6
What do you need to know? Molly entered her season as a Casa Amor bombshell and managed to turn Callum Jones’ head.
It’s believed she ended things with Callum after three years because she ‘wanted to get engaged’ but the offer was seemingly not forthcoming.
Arabella Chi
AGE: 32
SERIES: 5
What do you need to know? Despite a fleeting stint on her series she has hit the headlines with a series of high profile romances since, most recently with footballer Ruben Dias.
She was linked to former French rugby player Yoann Huget and DJ Tom Zanetti. She also enjoyed a brief dalliance with fellow All Star Toby Aromolaran.
Tom Clare
AGE: 24
SERIES: 9
Why are you returning to the Villa?
I found love last time, so I am back and ready to give it another go.
What will you do differently this time round?
Last time I did exactly what I wanted and got the girl that I wanted, so no I wouldn’t do anything different.
Why do you think the Villa is the perfect place to find love?
When you’re with someone 24/7 you really get to know them. It can be such an alien environment, so you really get to know someone in a short space of time. It’s Love Island – it’s the best place!
Toby Aromolaran
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? If I’m Single and Love Island is an opportunity for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?!
You were in a long term relationship with Chloe Burrows, what do you think her reaction will be when she hears you are going into the Villa? I don’t know how she would take it. We will always have love for each other and I think she would wish me the best of luck, as I would certainly do the same.
Chris Taylor
AGE: 33
SERIES: 5
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? Last time I was only there for 15 days, so I want to do it and enjoy it all again. I am 33 now and getting on a bit – I am getting ear hair! It would be nice to have a girl to keep my ears trimmed for me!
How did the Barbie Movie come about? I was invited to an afterparty by Margot Robbie and then ended up at an after party with her. I started to panic and make conversation with her, just having really stupid chats. All I can assume is that my silly chat made an impression on Margot Robbie. 18 months later I got an email from Warner Brothers.
Anton Danyluk
AGE: 29
SERIES: 5
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? For me it was a no brainer. I got the call and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I have ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice is going to be unbelievable.
Why do you think the Love Island Villa is the perfect place to find love?
I think this time with Love Island: All Stars, things will be different, as we all understand what it’s like to go on Love Island and the only thing now missing is finding a partner.
Mitchel Taylor
AGE: 27
SERIES: 10
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I think I went in with my heart on my sleeve the first time and got hurt and this time I am just going in to enjoy myself and if a connection happens, a connection happens.
In the summer you were given the name ‘Messy Mitch’, and a name that you have taken on as your own, can we expect more of the same in the series? I’ll be honest, I don’t really plan on being ‘Messy Mitch’. It just depends on what day of the week it is. I wear my emotions on my sleeve and what you see is what you get. I am very honest and very opinionated and I think that’s what people like me for.
Callum Jones
AGE: 27
SERIES: 6
What do you need to know? Callum caused shockwaves in his series when he ended his romance with Shauna Phillips and recoupled with Molly Smith in Casa Amor.
The couple went on to have a three-year relationship, even moving in together in Manchester but split last year, months before an awkward reunion in the Love Island All Stars villa.
Josh Ritchie
AGE: 29
SERIES: 1
What do you need to know? Joshua, was one of the original Islanders in 2015 and has since made a name for himself on reality TV shows including Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating – and because of his highly publicised romances.
He dated fellow All Stars contestant Georgia Harrison as well as Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby.
Tyler Cruickshank
AGE: 28
SERIES: 7
What do you need to know? Tyler made it to the final of his season with Kaz Kamwi despite a rocky moment when his head was turned in Casa Amor.
While they were able to rekindle their romance ultimately Tyler split from Kaz just three months after leaving the villa, blaming the ‘adjustment to being in the public eye’ as the reason for the break up.
Sophie Piper
AGE: 24
SERIES: 6
Why are you returning to the famous Love Island Villa?
I had a fun experience the first time around but I didn’t go the full way and find love, so I’d love to find someone this time.
What will you do differently this time round?
I’m quite chilled and don’t want drama, so I think I will approach this time round in a similar way. I’m a one guy kind of girl.
Why do you think the Villa is the perfect place to find love?
It’s a once in a lifetime experience and not something that comes up every day.
