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MAYA Jama's new relationship with Manchester City footballer Ruben Diaz is the ultimate swipe at ex Stormzy, according to fans.

Love Island host Maya, 30, sparked rumours of a new romance with athlete Ruben, 27, as they saw in the New Year together in Ibiza.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Wayne Rooney of Manchester United meets musician Stormzy at Aon Training Complex on March 2, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)
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Stormzy is a big Manchester United fanCredit: Getty
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Ruben Dias of Manchester City during the 2024 FA Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
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Some fans think Maya's romance with Man City's Ruben is the ultimate swipeCredit: Getty
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Maya was spotted ringing in the New Year with RubenCredit: Instagram

It comes just five months after her shock split from rapper Stormzy, 31.

And fans reckon Maya's blossoming relationship with Man City defender Ruben will undoubtedly sting even more given Stormzy is a ran of rival team Manchester United.

Writing on social media, one said: "Stormzy supports man United, I know he's smashing things rn."

Another commented: "Lmao ain't Stormzy a Utd boy? Man women play chess [for real]."

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Stormzy has also moved on from his relationship with Maya and is said to have spent Christmas in the US with rumoured new flame Victoria Monet.

But Maya dropped a huge hint recently that she sees a future with Ruben - weeks before their cosy New Year's Eve celebrations.

The presenter insisted that the next relationship she got into would be her last.

In an interview with the , she shared: "Thirty is a milestone.

"I am so happy right now but the next person I meet I want to marry and have kids with, so obviously I’m feeling fussy.

"I’ve created such a nice life for myself alone and I don’t want anyone who’s not going to add to that."

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She continued: "I’m in this lovely bubble and I don’t want you unless you make me happy. If you’re not, I kind of don’t need you.

"One thing I’ve learned: some people are like, ‘I’m lonely, I need someone.’"

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 18: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Stormzy and Maya Jama attend the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 18, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images)
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She and Stormzy split earlier this yearCredit: Getty

Maya Jama and Stormzy's relationship timeline

2016 - Stormzy and Maya Jama first got together when she was 20 and the couple quickly won over the hearts of the public.

2018 - The couple moved in together in southwest London with the dog they shared, Enzo.

2019 – They announced their split after a four year romance.

2021 – Maya meets and gets engaged to basketball player Ben Simmons.

July, 2022 – Maya calls off her engagement.

November, 2022 - Maya and Stormzy kissed at the MTV VMAs in Dusseldorf, Germany.

May, 2023 – The Sun revealed how Maya had been visiting Stormzy at his London home.

August,  2023 -  Maya and Stormzy confirmed their relationship was back on when they were spotted strolling hand-in-hand on holiday.

December, 2023 -  Maya goes Instagram official again with her man.

July, 2024 – Maya and Stormzy announce their split

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