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James Rodriguez’s ex-wife and sister of Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina reveals reason they’ve got divorced… and football is to blame

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JAMES RODRIGUEZ'S ex has revealed the reason she split up with the Colombian — because she did not want to move to Germany.

Daniela Ospina, 24, sister of Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, split from Rodriguez this summer after a six-year marriage.

 Daniela Ospina has revealed the reason she is divorcing
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Daniela Ospina has revealed the reason she is divorcingCredit: Instagram
 Daniela Ospina did not want to move to Germany with James Rodriguez
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Daniela Ospina did not want to move to Germany with James RodriguezCredit: Instagram

She has one daughter with Rodriguez, who signed on loan for Bayern Munich this summer.

But after reports the footballer allegedly had an affair with model Helga Lovekaty, Ospina has finally opened up about the real reasons for the split.

She claimed: "I did not want to travel to Germany because I wanted to continue as an entrepreneur in Colombia and Spain.

Ospina, also a businesswoman, added: "James Rodriguez had decided to go to Bayern Munich to give a twist to his career.

"It was obviously difficult and sad, but thanks to God we have managed it with a lot of maturity and calmness.

"We only want to protect our child because when we decided to have her, we knew it was a lifelong responsibility.

 Daniela Ospina and James Rodriguez were married for six years
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Daniela Ospina and James Rodriguez were married for six yearsCredit: Instagram
 Daniela Ospina is the sister of Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina
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Daniela Ospina is the sister of Arsenal goalkeeper David OspinaCredit: Instagram

"Regardless of the things that came between us, we both admire each other, we respect each other and we know that it is important to have a good relationship in order to raise our daughter as she should be raised.

"She is not to blame for the situations that have occurred between us."

What stage their divorce is at was not clear.

 Daniela Ospina working out in a gym
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Daniela Ospina working out in a gymCredit: CEN
 Daniela Ospina and James Rodriguez have one child together
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Daniela Ospina and James Rodriguez have one child togetherCredit: Instagram
 James Rodriguez and Daneila Ospina are still talking due to their daughter
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James Rodriguez and Daneila Ospina are still talking due to their daughterCredit: Instgram

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