Manchester City footballer, João Cancelo proposed to his girlfriend Daniela Machado in the Maldives. The Portuguese defender announced his engagement while holidaying at iconic Maldives resort, Soneva Jani.
The Premier League club player has been dating Daniela Machado since 2011 and they both have one daughter together.
João Cancelo couldn’t play in Euro 2020 due to his positive COVID-19 status at the time. After the football star completed his isolation period, he visited the Maldives for a relaxing getaway. With a will ‘you marry me’ sign in the backdrop, the footballer uploaded a photo on Instagram and told ‘she said yes’.
Daniela also filled her Instagram feed with stunning photos from the holiday in the Maldives.
João Cancelo and Daniela Machado are spending their getaway at Soneva Jani; a resort synonymous with over-water luxury, superlative hospitality and rare guest experiences.
Recently, Soneva opened its Chapter Two for guests, expanding upon Soneva Jani’s portfolio of luxurious water villas and introducing exciting new dining concepts, the Soneva Wellness Centre, and a whole new way to experience the best of the resort with Soneva Unlimited.
Five islands encircle the lagoon of Soneva Jani, each one with soft white sands and covered in rich tropical vegetation. Additionally, four of the five islands also remains untouched, making Soneva Jani the lowest density development in the Maldives.
Feature image by Daniela Machado via Instagram