'Alisha Lehmann Moves On: Football Star Romantically Linked with Former Love Island Contestant'

Swiss footballer Alisha Lehmann appears to have embarked on a new relationship with Montel McKenzie, a former participant on the television series Love Island who currently plays as a defender for non-league side Folkestone Invicta. The 26-year-old athlete subtly confirmed the romance by sharing a photo of the pair together on her Instagram account, reflecting on her personal highlights from the past year.

Lehmann’s personal life has often attracted public attention. She was previously in a relationship with her international teammate Ramona Bachmann, before later dating former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. Her partnership with Luiz made particular headlines when both players transferred to Juventus, marking a rare coupled move within professional football. That relationship has since ended.

While Luiz is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, Lehmann made a summer switch to Italian club Como. Despite playing abroad, she maintains connections in the UK, having recently taken on a managerial role with team MVPS in Germany’s Baller League, where she is believed to have met McKenzie.

Alongside her holiday snapshot with McKenzie, Lehmann expressed gratitude in her post, writing, “A year full of love, family, friends and all the beautiful people in my life... Thanks to everyone for the wishes, you make me a better person.” McKenzie also posted images from their recent vacation, which coincided with Lehmann’s birthday celebrations.

On the professional front, Lehmann is reportedly close to securing a return to the Women’s Super League, having trained with Leicester City. A potential move would place her nearer to McKenzie, who is focused on Folkestone Invicta’s push for promotion from the Isthmian Premier League. The club currently leads the table and aims to secure a historic rise to the National League South.