El Shaarawy becomes father: announcement with Ludovica Pagani on special day goes viral on Instagram

Genoa forward El Shaarawy and wife Ludovica Pagani announced they are expecting their first child in 2027 on his 34th birthday.

Stephan El Shaarawy and Ludovica Pagani announced on Instagram that they are expecting their first child together in 2027. The Genoa forward made the announcement on his 34th birthday, posting: "The best birthday I could live, because this year the greatest gift is not something I can unwrap but someone we can't wait to embrace."

The couple, who married in June 2026, shared the news through social media as is now customary for celebrity announcements. While the baby's sex has not been officially confirmed, rumours suggest it will be a boy. The exact birth date and location have not been disclosed. The announcement generated thousands of comments from fellow footballers and celebrities including Soulé, Jacobs, Vitinha, Tsimikas, Chiara Nasti and Elettra Lamborghini.