Former Germany and Arsenal star Jens Lehmann has reportedly broken up with his wife, amid the ongoing problems he is facing in his private life.
Lehmann, 54, was fined £112,500 on Friday after being found guilty of property damage and attempted fraud by a German court, according to a report.
It also comes after he was allegedly arrested for drink-driving and lederhosen following Oktoberfest celebrations earlier this week.
And now, according to imageLehmann’s relationship with his wife Conny, 52, who runs a yoga school, has ended.
The couple met in 1995, before officially getting together in 1999 and marrying in October of that year.
Former Arsenal and Germany star Jens Lehmann reportedly split from wife Conny
They met in 1995, before officially getting together in 1999, marrying in October of that year.
Lehmann’s separation from his wife comes amid the ongoing problems he faces in his private life.
Conny, who was previously in a relationship with former Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Knut Reinhardt, has two children with Lehmann, Mats, 24, and Lieselotta, 18. Lehmann also adopted Conny’s son from her time with Reinhardt.
She was by the Arsenal star’s side throughout his time in the game and helped him through several difficult moments.
For example, Conny convinced Lehmann not to retire from international duty with Germany in 2005 amid his ongoing battle with Oliver Kahn for the No. 1 jersey. Lehmann was subsequently Germany’s first choice at the 2006 World Cup.
The report goes on to explain how the couple have been in an on-off relationship for some time, with Conny since finding a new partner.
She is said to live separately from Lehmann, who remains in the family home with her children.
They went on a family vacation in the summer, but the report claims it was for the benefit of the children rather than any romantic feelings between the couple.
At last week’s Oktoberfest, things came to a head when Conny was reportedly seen with friends, while Lehmann was photographed having fun with several young women in a separate area.
The news comes after Lehmann was allegedly arrested for driving under the influence after Oktoberfest.
Conny was by Lehmann’s side throughout his career and helped him through difficult times.
The 54-year-old was reportedly stopped for driving under the influence and forced to surrender his driving license.
Meanwhile, during his sentencing on Friday, when Lehmann was fined £112,500, this was reduced on appeal after the initial ruling gave him a suspended prison sentence and a penalty of more than £350,000.
Explaining the reduction, Lehmann’s lawyer, Florian Ufer, opened up about his personal circumstances, saying in a statement: “My client is obliged to support his wife and daughter.”
But now, 29 years after meeting Conny, Lehmann will no longer be married to her.
