Colombian singer Shakira and former NBA player Serge Ibaka have been romantically linked after he attended several of her concerts in Madrid. Neither has confirmed the relationship.
The love life of Shakira is back in the media spotlight. The Colombian singer has been linked to Serge Ibaka, a 37-year-old former basketball player who has attended several of her concerts in Madrid and with whom she has been seen in photographs, according to colombia.com.
The identity of the artist's supposed new love interest was revealed by journalist Jordi Martín, a collaborator on the show El Gordo y La Flaca. According to his sources, the athlete is said to be a “special friend” of the singer and she is excited about this closeness.
He is a special friend and I see her excited,” a person close to the artist reportedly told Jordi Martín, according to the journalist's account.
Serge Ibaka was born in the Congo, holds Spanish nationality, and stands at 2.08 meters. His career in the NBA made him a well-known figure in international basketball. His height has caught attention on social media, as he is 14 centimetres taller than Gerard Piqué, Shakira's ex-partner, who is approximately 1.94 meters tall.
Speculation increased after the athlete was seen at several of Shakira's concerts in Madrid. Days earlier, images from the show on September 25 circulated, in which some spectators interpreted certain gestures from the singer while performing Antología as apparent glances towards the former basketball player.
Another detail that fueled the rumours was a supposed trip to Paris. According to Jordi Martín, Shakira and Ibaka allegedly flew on a private jet from Madrid to enjoy Fashion Week together. So far, neither has publicly confirmed that a romantic relationship exists.
Rumours began to gain traction on September 30, when journalists Laura Fa and Lorena Vázquez discussed a supposed suitor of the singer in their podcast Las Mamarazzis, describing him as “very interesting” and tall. Subsequently, Fa reportedly specified that it was a basketball player who plays in Spain, according to information shared by communicator Nuria Marín.
For now, the versions remain unconfirmed by those involved. The possibility of a romance between Shakira and the former NBA player keeps her fans' attention, eager for any sign that clarifies what relationship truly exists between the two.
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