𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐧 & 𝐇𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤) 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭…… 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐧 & 𝐇𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.**

In a surprising development that has drawn significant attention across the football community, Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife, Sofie Roelse. The Dutch centre-back confirmed the news through a brief personal statement, asking for privacy and understanding as both families adjust to the change.

Van Hecke, who has become a key defensive figure for the Seagulls with his composed presence and tactical awareness, described the decision as “deeply personal and carefully considered.” According to the statement, the separation was mutual and made with respect for one another after months of reflection.

“This has not been an easy decision,” van Hecke shared. “Sofie and I have shared meaningful years together, and we continue to have respect and appreciation for one another. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as we move forward separately.”

Sources close to the player indicate that the demands of professional football—including travel, intense schedules, and relocation pressures—played a role in the couple’s challenges, though neither party placed blame publicly.

Brighton & Hove Albion has not issued a detailed comment but is understood to be offering full support to the defender during this personal period. Teammates have reportedly rallied around van Hecke, emphasizing unity within the dressing room as the club continues its Premier League campaign.

Fans have also taken to social media to express support, reminding the player that personal well-being comes first beyond the pressures of elite sport. Many praised the respectful tone of his announcement and his decision to address the matter directly.

Despite the off-field development, van Hecke is expected to remain fully focused on his professional commitments, continuing to play a vital role in Brighton’s defensive setup.…