COLD SHOULDER Cole Palmer and Connie Grace unfollow each other as Chelsea star and stunning girlfriend sever ties on social media

The Chelsea star and influencer Connie, both 23, appear to have gone their separate ways.

Cole Palmer and Connie Grace went public with their relationship in November

Connie is from the same place in Manchester as Palmer

The couple, both 23, met when they were 17 years old

A source said: "Connie and Cole have known each other since they were teenagers — but handling a relationship in the public eye is never easy.

"Cutting ties on Instagram is a big deal for the young generation and speaks volumes.

"Cole has a lot on at the moment and has been spending time in the Caribbean to learn more about his family roots."

Cole touched down on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts — the birthplace of his grandfather — last Monday.

The visit followed Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final in New Jersey a day earlier.

The couple, both from Manchester, appeared in the Amazon Prime documentary The New Generation in March.

Connie said they met when they were 17 and added: "He's the same Cole now. Obviously his life is now completely different but he's still laid-back Cole."

Representatives for both were approached for comment.

Connie supported Palmer in America during Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph

Connie shows off her enviable curves and amazing bikini body

The influencer has a big online following