Former Brazil international Hulk has reportedly been dating the niece of his wife following the end of their marriage.
Hulk, real name Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, is currently plying his trade with Shanghai SIPG in China.
The 33-year-old split from his wife Iran in July 2019 after 12 years together.
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The couple have three children together, sons Ian, 10 and Tiago, 8, and daughter Alice 6.
His representatives confirmed he has been dating his former niece-in-law Camila since October, who has since been forced to delete her social media accounts.
Hulk reportedly “made the information public”, insisting he “doesn’t have anything to hide.”
Hulk, known for his muscular physique, made his name in Japan before shooting to stardom with Porto.
He made a big-money move to Zenit St Petersburg for around £50m in 2012 before his record switch to the Chinese Super League.
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