Spanish media recently published photos of the pair strolling past luxury boutiques in Monaco. Yamal wore a white shirt and baseball cap, while Nicole dressed in a dark outfit. The two later returned to Barcelona on a private jet on Aug. 18.
Yamal reportedly used his day off following Barca's 3-0 win over Mallorca in La Liga's opening round for a trip with Nicole. The teenager had an excellent performance in that match with both a goal and an assist.
Rumors about their relationship began at Yamal's birthday party on July 12 in Barcelona, where the two were said to have been flirting. On July 24, they were caught kissing in a nightclub before leaving together at 4 a.m.
Nicole then appeared in the stands at Camp Nou during Barca's 5-0 win over Como in the Joan Gamper Cup on Aug. 11, wearing Yamal's number 10 jersey. The viral photo was viewed as a confirmation of their romance.
The Monaco getaway marked the first time Yamal and Nicole were seen together in public. On social media, the midfielder posted photos of himself at the Maybourne Riviera hotel, while Nicole uploaded snaps from the same location and on a yacht.
Although they avoided posing together, fans quickly noticed identical backdrops in their posts, including matching dining tables, furniture and wall art, suggesting they were staying in the same hotel. Adding to the rumors, Nicole has been spotted wearing a necklace previously worn by Yamal.
Yamal's love life has been under the spotlight since his rise to global stardom as one of the best players in the world. He previously dated Alex Padilla, whom he introduced publicly at Spain's Euro 2024 victory celebrations. The relationship reportedly ended after Padilla was seen cozing up with another man on livestream.
The Barca star was later linked to influencer Anna Gegnoso, flight attendant Fati Vazquez, with whom he vacationed in Sicily, and model Claudia Bavel, who is 12 years older.
Nicki Nicole, born Nicole Denise Cucco in Rosario, Argentina, is a prominent figure in Latin trap and urban music. Her career took off in 2019 with the hit "Wapo Traketero" and she has since released chart-toppers like "Colocao" and "Entre Nosotros". She has been nominated for a Latin Grammy, performed at major festivals and even appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2021.
Nicole previously dated fellow Argentine rapper Trueno between 2020 and 2022, but has kept her personal life private since then, until her rumored romance with Yamal started making headlines.
