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Marcus Rashford, a Manchester United footballer, is set to marry Lucia Loi, his childhood love, after proposing during their vacation in California.

On Wednesday, May 25, the England forward knelt down to pop the question, and she said yes.

Both 24 years old, they began their relationship at age 15 while attending Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester.

A source told The Sun that Rashford had been planning the proposal for several weeks and chose a luxurious venue after a romantic dinner at the famed seafood restaurant Catch LA.

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He proposed during a lovely night out in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and it was incredibly romantic.

According to the insider, “They celebrated afterward with a small group of close friends, including his United teammate Jesse Lingard.”

Rashford shared a stunning photo on Instagram of the couple holding hands on a bed of white roses in front of a heart-shaped arch to announce their engagement.

‘Everyone involved is thrilled with the engagement news,’ said another source, who also highlighted Lucia’s influence on the Premier League player, noted for his charitable efforts off the pitch but struggling to perform after shoulder surgery.

Childhood sweethearts: Marcus and Lucia, both 24, have been together since they were 15 while studying at Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester.

The source told The Sun, “Lucia has played a significant role in Marcus’ life… providing stability, a sense of belonging, and reassurance that can be hard to find.”