Cole Palmer’s ex-girlfriend, Connie Grace has debunked viral online reports that they split after the Chelsea star rejected her marriage proposal.

Grace made the clarification in an Instagram post.

The ex-lovers, both 23, met when they were just 17.

However, their relationship hit the rocks earlier this month, with speculations flying around the internet over the cause of their breakup.

She was said to have proposed marriage to him, and Cole Palmer rejected, stating he would rather focus on his career at this stage.

But in her Instagram post, Grace denied proposing marriage to the 2025 Club World Cup Golden Ball winner.

She said, “Don’t believe everything you read online. The lies that people post to get views/likes is so sad!

“It’s actually wild the amount of abuse I have received from grown men in the last 24hrs!

“No I have never proposed a marriage lol.”

The Sun Nigeria