Giggs 'set to become a father for the third time' with lingerie model girlfriend

Ryan Giggs is set to become a father for the third time at 50, according to reports.

The retired Manchester United footballer and his lingerie model girlfriend Zara Charles, 36, who have been in a relationship since 2021, are said to be expecting their first child together later this year.

Ryan has a son, Zach, 17, and a daughter, Libby, 19, from his 10-year marriage to Stacey Cooke, while Zara 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.

'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. They're happy because they know he's happy,' a source told The Sun.

'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.'

MailOnline has contacted Ryan's representatives for comment.

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