MLS star's wife posts scathing statement claiming he 'ghosted' family before transfer
Emil Forsberg was the target of a brutal statement as his wife Shanga suggested he cut contact with his family after moving to MLS club New York Red Bulls
Emil Forsberg and his wife Shanga are set to undergo a public divorce after she took to social media (Image: GETTY / INSTAGRAM @shangaforsberg)
New York Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg is reportedly set to divorce his wife Shanga after the midfielder ‘ghosted’ his family upon moving to the United States. Shanga accused the 32-year-old of failing to keep in contact with her and their two children after sealing a transfer to Major League Soccer while they remained in Sweden.
On Monday, Shanga announced her intention to divorce Forsberg. According to Swedish outlet Expressen, she filed documents to start the official split from her childhood sweetheart. The pair, who hail from Sundsvall, Sweden, have been together for 19 years and got married in 2016. They share two children, Florence and Siena.
The split between Forsberg and Shanga comes months after he swapped the Bundesliga for MLS. Shanga took to social media to outline her disappointment and air her frustration with how he handled his move to New York.
“We will part ways. Words I thought I would never utter after two children and 19 years together and that still feel unreal,” Shanga wrote in Swedish in an Instagram post that was deleted hours later. “I have loved you more than anything and always supported you. But even love has its limits. The greatest love is my children and I want them to know their worth just as I know mine. Being taken for granted and neglected is not love.
“A new start in New York was apparently a new start for you and your life. It was just that I, being a child, did not know about it beforehand. But it became painfully clear quickly. In the newspapers, we have read and seen that you are doing well and are 'enjoying every moment'. You also have future plans. We didn't know about them either.
Emil Forsberg and wife Shanga got married in 2016, one year after he joined RB Leipzig (Image: INSTAGRAM @shangaforsberg)
“If the reporters even knew you've been talking to them more than your family these past few months. Since you haven't communicated at all, apart from insisting that you can't explain your actions, let time tell what it was you wanted to achieve by ghosting your family. I hope that in the future you can show respect and consideration for others despite your own needs. And have the courage and maturity to communicate.
“I will continue to put the children's well-being and need for security first. For your sake, I hope you don't regret it and that your new life in NY is worth a divorce and the way you treated your children and their mother.”
Forsberg is yet to address the breakup. Upon joining the Red Bulls, he was named captain and has started in four of their five games this season, tallying a goal and two assists.
Emil Forsberg recently played for Sweden in the international break but is set to return to New York (Image: GETTY)
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However, Forsberg was absent from the 4-0 win over Inter Miami at Red Bull Arena on the weekend as he was on international duty for Sweden. He appeared for his country in both the 5-2 loss to Portugal and the 1-0 win over Albania.
Forsberg started his professional career with GIF Sundsvall, scoring 24 goals from 2009-2012. He was briefly loaned to Medskogsbrons BK in 2009 and scored two goals in three appearances before joining Malmo. After scoring 19 goals, Forsberg joined RB Leipzig and made 243 appearances for the club, scoring 48 goals in over seven seasons for the German club. As an international, Forsberg has played 87 games for Sweden and netted 21 goals.
Forsberg’s representation has been contacted for comment.