Morata and Campello’s Relationship Ends Amid Personal and Professional Struggles

The highly publicized relationship between footballer Álvaro Morata and Italian influencer Alice Campello appears to have reached a definitive conclusion. Following a tumultuous period that included an initial separation in August 2024—shortly after Morata led Spain to victory at the European Championship—the couple managed to rekindle their romance in January of the following year. Campello previously credited Morata’s loan move to Galatasaray as pivotal in mending their bond, referring to their initial split as “the biggest mistake we’ve ever made in our lives.”

However, recent reports from Spanish magazine Hola indicate that this second attempt at a relationship has not endured. According to the publication, the glamorous couple has been living separately for several weeks. Morata has vacated the family home he shared with Campello and their four young children: twins Alessandro and Leonardo, Edoardo, and Bella.

While neither party has publicly commented on this latest development, the physical separation has been evident. Photographers have captured images of Morata at the family gates, waiting outside to pick up one of the children. Despite the separation, sources suggest that the couple is striving to maintain a cordial relationship for the benefit of their children, prioritizing co-parenting amid personal hardships.

The dissolution of their marriage has inevitably sparked speculation regarding the involvement of third parties, prompting Campello to firmly deny such claims earlier this month. Reports in the Spanish media suggested that Morata had been involved with Elena Sirigu, a sports management expert. In response, Campello took to social media to vehemently refute the rumors, defending Sirigu’s character and clarifying the nature of their relationship.

“Elena is a family friend whom I’ve known for years, and I can assure you she is not the person she has been accused of being,” Campello stated passionately. She revealed that Sirigu had contacted her in distress over the “family wrecker” label, motivating Campello to speak out to protect her friend’s reputation.

“I’m defending Elena because she’s innocent, and as a woman, I understand how damaging such accusations can be,” she continued. “Our relationship has always been transparent: she even dedicated her undergraduate thesis to Masqmai [Campello’s beauty brand], and she embodies values and comes from a respectable family.”

Morata’s personal challenges coincide with a difficult period in his professional career. He sought to leave AC Milan during the summer and ultimately signed with Serie A rival Como. However, his tenure at the lakeside club has been largely unfruitful on the field.

The forward has struggled to find his form, with no goals in any of his 15 appearances for Como thus far. This goal drought starkly contrasts with his previous success as captain when he lifted the Euro 2024 trophy just two summers ago. The combination of his on-field struggles and personal setbacks likely intensifies the pressure on a player who has openly discussed the mental toll of competing at the highest level.

Throughout his career, Morata has been an advocate for mental health awareness, candidly addressing the abuse he has endured and its psychological impact. In a documentary released last year, he admitted that the overwhelming criticism had left him feeling “mentally broken,” even contemplating faking an injury to avoid playing at Euro 2024 due to the fear of backlash.

“I had many horrible, self-destructive thoughts,” he reflected. “Is it worth playing for Spain if everywhere I go with my family, I face unpleasant incidents, with people insulting and mocking me? It’s not worth it.”

He recounted the pain of being booed by his own fans while representing his country and the struggle between wanting to retire and not wanting to let his detractors “win.” “If I retire from international football, they will win,” he noted defiantly. As he navigates this latest personal setback with the end of his marriage, Morata’s resilience will once again be tested as he seeks to rebuild his life both on and off the pitch in Milan.