Chelsea footballer Ross Barkley was seen for the first time with his stunning new girlfriend Katherine Pilkington on Monday.
The midfielder, 28, and the account executive enjoyed a romantic trip to the Saatchi Gallery in London‘s Sloane Square for Valentine’s Day.
The pair both donned casual ensembles, with Katherine wearing a padded black jacket with a white hoodie while Ross wore a dark coat and jeans.
Together: Chelsea footballer Ross Barkley was seen for the first time with his stunning new girlfriend Katherine Pilkington on Monday
Katherine is an account executive for the The Social PR and works alongside soap star Scott Thomas on events and counts Love Island’s Ellie Brown as one of her best friends.
The pair have recently come back from a trip to New York together where they shared images at the same tourist attractions.
Not much is known about Ross’ previous love life but in 2019 was seen on holiday with fashion designer Jordan McCabe, as per The Sun.
Out and about: The midfielder, 28, and the account executive enjoyed a romantic trip to the Saatchi Gallery in London’s Sloane Square for Valentine’s Day
Stepping out: The pair both donned casual ensembles, with Katherine wearing a padded black jacket with a white hoodie while Ross wore a dark coat and jeans
However, neither Barkley or McCabe ever said whether they were in a relationship or not.
The footballer previously dated nursery school worker Zoe Riozzi. Like Barkley, she also comes from Liverpool and they were together while he was at Everton.
In 2015, a friend told the Sunday People: ‘Their relationship has gone from strength-to-strength and they go away a lot on holidays to spend time together.
Busy lady: Katherine is an account executive for the The Social PR and is friends with various glamorous influencers
Holiday! The pair have recently come back from a trip to New York together where they shared images at the same tourist attractions
‘They have normal life way from football which probably helps keep him grounded.’
It comes after last month it was reported that Ross could make a sensational return to Goodison Park next month with Everton interested in the Chelsea star.
Barkley left Merseyside for west London four years ago for £15million, but injuries and a lack of game time has hampered the England international’s progress with the Blues.
Private: Not much is known about Ross’ previous love life but in 2019 was seen on holiday with fashion designer Jordan McCabe, as per The Sun
Coy: However, neither Barkley or McCabe ever said whether they were in a relationship or not
Love life: The footballer previously dated nursery school worker Zoe Riozzi. Like Barkley, she also comes from Liverpool and they were together while he was at Everton
Career: It comes after last month it was reported that Ross could make a sensational return to Goodison Park next month with Everton interested in the Chelsea star
Barkley is among a number of January loan targets for Toffees boss Rafa Benitez, who is desperate to bolster his injury-ravaged squad for the latter half of the campaign.
Everton are in the midst of an injury crisis with the likes of Richarlison, Andros Townsend, Yerry Mina and Tom Davies all sidelined, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is nearing a return.
A move for Barkley may be possible if Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel deems that he has enough players at his disposal to handle his side’s busy fixture schedule.
Tough: Barkley left Merseyside for west London four years ago for £15million, but injuries and a lack of game time has hampered the England international’s progress with the Blues
Day out in London: The pair stopped further down the road to visit a dry cleaners, and Katherine was seen going in with some clothes
Rainy: Katherine put her hood up and looked a little annoyed as the weather turned worse later in the day
Barkley was loaned to Aston Villa last season and impressed alongside Jack Grealish.
And a return to Everton will certainly raise eyebrows with the 28-year-old one of the club’s greatest academy products in recent years.
He has started only one Premier League game this season – at Turf Moor for Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Burnley.
Casual: She completed her sporty look with a pair of blue and white Nike trainers and toted a black bag
Gals: Katherine (left) often posts glamorous images holidaying and on nights out with reality stars like Ellie (right)
Pose: Katherine is pictured with Love Island beauty Ellie, and the pair holidayed together in Dubai last year
Low-key: Katherine wore her long brunette tresses in loose waves over her shoulders and opted for a toned down makeup look
