Arsenal star Kai Havertz and wife Sophia announce they are expecting a baby in heartwarming post

ARSENAL forward Kai Havertz and wife Sophia Weber are expecting a baby.

The Germany international, 25, has been in a relationship with model and influencer Sophia, 25, since 2018.

Kai Havertz and wife Sophia Weber have announced they are expecting their first child

One image showed a close-up shot of Sophia's baby bump

Kai and Sophia smiled as they revealed the news in the heartwarming post

They got engaged in July 2023 and married this summer at what appeared to be a lavish country manor.

Now the couple have announced Sophia is pregnant with their first child.

Sophia shared pictures of her and Havertz hugging as she showed off her baby bump.

Another image also showed their golden retriever holding a baby hat in its mouth.

Alongside the snaps, Sophia added the heartwarming caption: "Our biggest blessing."

And a host of other footballer's partners were quick to send their congratulations on Sophia's post.

Helene Spilling, partner of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, said: "We can’t wait to meet your little one."

Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson added: "SO EXCITED!!!! ♥"

Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer's wife Anika replied: "Omg wow I can’t wait!!!!"

Ben White's wife Milly said: "AHHHHHHHHH the best."

And the wife of ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, Katrine, added: "CAN’T WAIT ❤ love you!!"

Havertz has scored eight goals and assisted once in 18 appearances so far this season.

Arsenal were on a a run of just one win in five games before the international break.

But they have returned from the two-week pause with impressive performances, beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 and thrashing Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League.

They travel to West Ham on Saturday evening before title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City face off against one another on Sunday.