It comes after Marcus reportedly split from his girlfriend after eight years of dating. Ended: Marcus and Lucia Loi, both 23, reportedly after eight years of dating, having met while they were at school together (pictured in 2018) The footballer and Lucia, also 23, are thought to have called it quits earlier this year, according to The Sun. However a source told the publication that despite them ending things for now, there's still hope that the school sweethearts might 'reconcile' after some time apart. Sources said the couple broke up amid 'lockdown pressures', but still 'love and respect' each other. A source close to the Manchester United star said: 'After eight years together, Marcus and Lucia have made the mutual decision to part ways.