Moroccan attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari is dominating the headlines after his historic penalty that sent the country into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As curiosity grew about the 25-year-old forward’s personal life, fans have started digging into his personal life, especially after a viral story about his alleged ex-girlfriend once again took over social media.
The popular claim making rounds is that Saibari had a girlfriend who allegedly left him because he “couldn’t afford” her lifestyle while he was at PSV Eindhoven, only to beg him after his blockbuster move to Bayern Munich.
The viral ‘you can’t afford me’ claim
Posts circulating across social media allege that Saibari had a girlfriend during his three-year contract with PSV Eindhoven, before he ranked up to the senior squad in 2023. However, the relationship didn’t last, allegedly because his reported salary at PSV Eindhoven wasn’t enough to support her lifestyle.
During his time at PSV, Saibari’s weekly earnings were around 19,200 euros, and according to the story, that was not enough for his then-girlfriend. However, things took a turn after he was linked with a blockbuster move to Bayern Munich, which significantly boosted his profile.
After learning that Saibari had landed a potential 55 million-euro deal with his Bayern Munich transfer, his ex allegedly begged to return to him. The story claims that she flooded the football star’s DMs with apology messages, which eventually prompted Saibari to expose screenshots of her old “You can’t afford me” texts alongside her new attempts to reconnect.
While the comeback story has garnered millions of views online, with fans celebrating what they are calling the “perfect revenge,” there is actually no credible evidence that the story ever happened. There are no verified screenshots, interviews, or credible reports supporting any part of the narrative.
Does Ismael Saibari have a girlfriend?
As of now, Saibari has not publicly confirmed having a girlfriend, wife, or fiancée. The Moroccan international has largely kept his private life away from the spotlight, rarely sharing anything about his family or relationships in interviews or on social media. His public profiles remain focused almost entirely on football. As of now, without confirmation from Saibari or reliable reporting, the identity of any current or former partner remains unknown.
A football journey that speaks for itself
Whether the ex-girlfriend story is real or not, Saibari’s real-life story is nothing ordinary either. Born in Terrassa to Moroccan parents, Ismael spent part of his early childhood overcoming a congenital foot condition that delayed his ability to walk. He took his first steps with the help of orthopedic braces (devices designed to help babies develop a normal walking pattern). Fortunately, it did the trick.
After the 2008 global financial crisis, Saibari’s family relocated to Belgium. Eventually, he honed his talent and found his passion for football through the youth systems of Anderlecht, Mechelen, Genk, and eventually PSV Eindhoven. Cut to today, he is already being named as one of the brightest forwards of Morocco. That was the reason why his emotional moment with his mother after his historic penalty in the June 29 match won the hearts of millions online.
Ismael Saibari continues to enjoy a breakout 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after calmly converting the decisive penalty in Morocco’s shootout victory over the Netherlands. The match, which ended 1-1 after extra time, saw the PSV Eindhoven midfielder send the Atlas Lions into the Round of 16 against Canada. His clutch performance has further elevated his profile, making him one of Morocco’s standout stars at the tournament.
For now, the footballer’s attention appears to be firmly on Morocco’s World Cup campaign, and Saibari has yet to make any public comment about the viral ex-girlfriend story.
Pics: Ismael Saibari / Instagram, X
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