Cody Gakpo's girlfriend enjoys glamorous job as couple avoided Man Utd move
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCody GakpoCody Gakpo's girlfriend, Noa van der Bij, is set to support the Liverpool winger when he faces Manchester United, as she shares glimpses of a glamorous lifestyle with over 50,000 Instagram followersNoa van der Bij is Cody Gakpo's partner(Image: noavdbij/Instagram)Cody Gakpo will enjoy the support of his girlfriend, Noa van der Bij, when Liverpool travels to Manchester United on Sunday.Arne Slot's players make the journey to Old Trafford, with the winger anticipated to be named in the starting XI as Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike continue to be sidelined through injury. There are also rumors that Alexander Isak will not be fit enough to play.While it has proved a challenging season for Gakpo, who has netted only eight goals for Liverpool this campaign, Noa's possible presence at Old Trafford could offer encouragement in a fixture where he's scored four times previously.READ MORE: Who is Sam Beukema?
Liverpool targets $33M center-back transfer this summerREAD MORE: Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah receives classy message from Michael CarrickThe Dutch couple are thought to have been together since at least December 2020, throughout Gakpo's time at PSV Eindhoven, with their romance leading them to move to Merseyside after his switch in 2022.Believed to work for Cachet Models as a booker, Noa also has a substantial Instagram following of over 50,000, where she frequently posts snapshots of her glamorous getaways.She has enjoyed the sunshine in locations such as Saint Tropez, Monaco, Ibiza and Curacao, with multiple posts featuring their son, Samuel Seth Gakpo, whom the pair welcomed in May 2024.The couple have been dating since around 2020(Image: noavdbij/Instagram)In Noa's latest picture-perfect carousel from last month, she captured a private jet trip with Gakpo and their son, as well as a pilates session with several friends.Among those lavishing her posts with heart emojis are Saffie Khan, partner of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, and Marina Reijnders, wife of Manchester City star Tijani Reijnders.Looking ahead to Sunday's highly anticipated clash, Gakpo's standout moment in a fixture against Manchester United came during Liverpool's remarkable 7-0 rout at Anfield in 2023, when he scored twice.Noa boasts a substantial following on social media(Image: noavdbij/Instagram)He accomplished this with Noa watching from the stands, savoring his spectacular performance.Gakpo's brace against the Red Devils came just over a year after signing for Liverpool, which pipped United to secure his signature in the January transfer window of 2022.United reportedly held discussions with Gakpo's representatives during the winter window to secure the Dutchman's services.Yet it was Jurgen Klopp who ultimately prevailed in his pursuit of Gakpo, who has since won every domestic honor at Liverpool with Noa by his side. He will be eager for history to repeat itself on Sunday — only this time at Old Trafford.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Cody GakpoLiverpool FCManchester United FC