Ryan Giggs and his partner Zara Charles have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl.
The pair made their public debut with their newborn daughter in Trafford on Monday, with former Manchester United star Giggs looking thrilled as he took on stroller duty.
This family outing came just days after Zara gave birth to their daughter, Cora, at a hospital in Greater Manchester.
In a statement to MailOnline, a spokesperson shared: “Ryan and his partner Zara are overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter, Cora Giggs, who was born on Friday, November 1.”
They also expressed deep appreciation for all the wonderful staff, particularly the midwives at Wythenshawe Hospital.
Ryan Giggs’ has welcomed his first child with girlfriend Zara Charles as the couple enjoyed their first stroll as a family of three in Trafford on Monday
The former Manchester United footballer, 50, couldn’t wipe the smile of his face as he pushed the buggy after becoming a father for the third time
The former Manchester United and Wales footballer, 50, couldn’t wipe the smile of his face as he pushed the buggy after becoming a father for the third time.
Meanwhile the lingerie model, 36, looked positively radiant as she kept it casual in a beige polo neck jumper and black leather jacket.
Showing off her post-baby physique she added a pair of black skinny jeans and trainers for the afternoon outing.
Ryan has yet to announce the birth on Instagram and MailOnline have contacted Ryan’s representatives for comment.
The couple, who have been dating since 2021, announced in April that they are expecting their first child together and Zara has been seen out and about showcasing her growing bump over the past few months.
Ryan already has two children, daughter, Libby, 21, and son, Zach, 18, from his 10-year marriage to Stacey Cooke.
Zara also has a daughter from a previous marriage.
Insiders claim Ryan’s ex wife Stacey – who divorced him in 2017 – has also given her blessing as well as their children.
The lingerie model, 36, looked positively radiant as she kept it casual in a beige polo neck jumper and black leather jacket
Ryan wrapped up in a green zip up jumper and blue skinny jeans
The couple, who have been dating since 2021, announced in April that they are expecting their first child together
Ryan couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he grinned from ear to ear
She added a designer Loewe bag to complete her look
The couple looked fresh-faced despite recently entering new born life
‘Ryan was nervous about what his kids would think but they’ve got to know Zara over the last few years and really like her’, a source told The Sun.
‘They’re happy because they know he’s happy.
‘But they’ve joked that he might struggle with the early mornings and lack of sleep.
‘Ryan and Zara are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents again, they have a very solid, loving relationship and are building a long-term future together.’
Another source told the publication: ‘Stacey approves of Zara.
‘Her and Ryan have been through a lot but they have moved on and she’s only interested in him being happy, because that makes him a good dad to their kids. There is no animosity.’
Stacey and Ryan divorced in 2017 after it was revealed he had been having an eight-year affair with his brother’s wife, Natasha.
Members of his family cut ties with him when the news broke, his dad saying he was ‘ashamed’ of his son while his brother, Rhodri, made headlines appearing on a Paddy Power advert mocking the former Manchester United man.
The marriage survived the affair – as well as Ryan cheating with Big Brother star Imogen Thomas – but they separated in 2016.
According to Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers, the divorce could have cost Ryan £20million, but the pair’s lawyers said they remained ‘firm friends’.
Ryan has son Zach, 17, and daughter Libby, 19, from his 10-year marriage to Stacey Cooke (pictured), while Zara has a daughter from a previous marriage
Stacey and Ryan divorced in 2017 after it was revealed he had been having an eight-year affair with his brother’s wife, Natasha (pictured 2010)