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Australia’s hottest WAG celebrates big step with boyfriend Ivan Soldo

The influencer labelled “Australia’s hottest WAG” and her footy star boyfriend are celebrating a big step in their high-profile relationship

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Footy WAG Chelsea Becirevic and her AFL ruckman boyfriend Ivan Soldo have taken a big step in their high-profile relationship.

Labelled Australia’s “hottest new AFL WAG” in some circles, Becirevic and Port ruck Soldo have regularly been in the headlines since making their relationship official.

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Some of the media interest in the couple has included Becirevic’s short-lived move to Dubai to work as an air hostess, her apparent dislike of living in Adelaide and Soldo’s ill fated request for a trade away from Port Adelaide earlier this year.

Facing past suggestions their relationship had ended, the couple has now excitedly revealed they have moved into a house together in Adelaide.

Ivan Soldo and his partner Chelsea Becirevic at the Crown marquee. Photo: Supplied
Ivan Soldo and his partner Chelsea Becirevic at the Crown marquee. Photo: Supplied

Under the caption “first home together feels”, 24-year-old Becirevic posted a story to Instagram you can see below showing Soldo carrying her through the front door.

They are also seen posing and dancing in the backyard.

Last month, Becirevic spoke to the Daily Mail and professed her love for Adelaide and her hope an engagement could be in their near future.

In October, the couple were also photographed putting on a loved-up display on the Gold Coast.

Becirevic, who recently quit her job as an Emirates flight attendant and moved back to Australia from Dubai, enjoyed a day at the beach with the Port ruckman.

Their off-season getaway came after Becirevic hit back at reports Soldo had requested a trade away from Port because she’d “struggled” to enjoy life in the City of Churches.

The 28-year-old Soldo sparked a media frenzy in late September after asking to be traded just one season into a three-year contract signed in 2023, informing the Power of his desire to move back to Melbourne.

While the request appeared to be timely – coinciding with Becirevic’s return to Australia – she insisted it “has nothing to do” with her.

“I’m honestly fed up with the ridiculous narrative that keeps circulating,” Becirevic told her Instagram followers.

“I’ve stayed silent for far too long, but it’s time to set the record straight.

“Somehow, I’ve become the centre of attention for a trade that has nothing to do with me.

“Not that it’s anyone’s business but, I moved back from Dubai to support my boyfriend, and somehow, I find myself being dragged through the media.

Chelsea Becirevic has been prominent on Instagram.
Chelsea Becirevic has been prominent on Instagram.
Soldo playing for Port Adelaide. (Photo by Phil Hillyard)
Soldo playing for Port Adelaide. (Photo by Phil Hillyard)
Soldo played eight games in his debut season with the Power. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)
Soldo played eight games in his debut season with the Power. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

“It’s disappointing to see the same old story – where the girl gets blamed for everything.”

Becirevic insisted she had “never spoken poorly about Adelaide either”.

The glamorous influencer also shot down rumours she had split from Soldo, revealing she “hated long distance” and “missed Australia so much” during their brief period apart.

Her time at Emirates was “fun while it lasted … but it’s definitely glamorised a lot online”.

“For me personally, I was super homesick and found the job super isolating,” she added.

It was a marked change in attitude from Becirevic, who earlier this year said the “novelty” of living in Adelaide had quickly worn off.

Originally published as Australia’s hottest WAG celebrates big step with boyfriend Ivan Soldo

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