Amy Pejkovic is heartbroken, but she’s handling her breakup in a “mature” way.
The model split from Essendon footballer David Zaharakis, 34, after the couple realized they were not suitable as lovers.
They had been dating for four years and it is said that they made the decision to break up together.
“We decided we would be better as friends,” the 31-year-old told Herald of the sun on Sunday.
‘I’m proud of how we’ve handled it. We weren’t as compatible as we thought,’ he continued.
‘I loved him with all my heart and I have a lot of admiration for him and I still love him. He is also very excited to see what I will do next year. Such is life.’
Amy Pejkovic is handling her separation in a “mature” way. The model split from Essendon footballer David Zaharakis, 34, after the couple realized they were not suitable. Both in the photo
Amy says she is now concentrating on her career and may move to Europe to work as a model and ambassador.
He has performances at the Australian Open and the Australian Grand Prix on his busy schedule.
Zaharakis has also been making changes in his life and career.
The former Essendon midfielder has done so well in his transformation into an Ironman competitor that he will take on the “elite of the elite” at the sport’s world championships this month.
Zaharakis played 226 games in 13 AFL seasons for the Bombers before retiring in 2021.
He was a fan favorite in red and black, winning the Anzac Day Medal in 2013 after a commanding performance against Collingwood, as well as being crowned the club’s best and fairest player in 2011.
The athlete found a new sporting passion over the past year, competing in Ironman events in five Australian states and Colorado in the US.
He told Trizone that his move into drag racing after chasing Sherrins evolved naturally.
They had been dating for four years and made the decision to break up together.
“We decided we would be better as friends,” the 31-year-old said. ‘I’m proud of how we’ve handled it. We weren’t as compatible as we thought.’
“Honestly, after I left the AFL, I realized my passion for football was waning,” he said.
‘I always enjoyed swimming and cycling during my AFL career, and I suppose it was a natural progression. I came up with the idea while on a family holiday and just did it.’
“I still feel very green in this sport, I learn new things every day, in each of the three disciplines,” added Zaharakis.
‘You’re 12 months in and you realize that there is still a lot to learn and a lot to improve.
“I love the sport and I love the fact that I have found a new passion; it is still years away from reaching the level I want to reach.”
‘I’m willing to work at it every day to get there.
“A world championship is the elite of the elite, as an athlete you want to be around those people, the best… I hope to be out there doing a good performance and showing that I belong there.”
Zaharakis also appeared on Australian Survivor in 2022 as part of the Heroes vs Villain aspect of the show.
The former reality star sold her Lower Plenty home in Melbourne last year.
He put the four-bedroom party house on the market with an asking price of between $3.8 million and $4.1 million.
The two-level property has been the scene of celebrity gatherings of up to 170 people, including Grand Final celebrations and birthday parties.
Pejkovic previously dated Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL player Adam Tomlinson, and the couple split in 2018 after two years of dating.
‘I loved him with all my heart and I have a lot of admiration for him and I still love him. He is also very excited to see what I will do next year. That’s life,’ he continued.