In a heartwarming family announcement, Chloe Shearer, the 33-year-old daughter of Newcastle and England football icon Alan Shearer, has revealed she is engaged to her rugby star boyfriend, Micky Young.
A Newcastle Proposal
The romantic moment unfolded at the Wylam Brewery in Newcastle, where Young, a former scrum-half, proposed. Chloe shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting photos of the special occasion with the clever caption 'Forever YOUNG', a playful nod to her fiancé's surname.
Micky Young retired from professional rugby in 2023, having spent the majority of his career with the Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership. His career also included representing Leicester Tigers and Bath, with short-term spells at Toulon and Gloucester in his final year.
Family Blessings and a Sporting Connection
The engagement received immediate and public approval from Chloe's famous father. Alan Shearer, the Match of the Day pundit and Newcastle legend, quipped 'About time too' in a warm-hearted response to his daughter's post.
Further excited well-wishes came from Chloe's sister, Hollie, who exclaimed, 'The bestest news ever. My sister’s engaged!' This engagement continues a happy trend for the Shearer family, as it comes nearly a year to the day since Hollie announced her own engagement to former England rugby international Joe Marchant.
The couple, who moved to France in 2023 after Marchant joined Stade Francais, got engaged in Paris last year. Chloe herself has built a career in talent management, notably working on the annual charity football event, Soccer Aid.
A New Chapter for the Shearer Family
This engagement solidifies the Shearer family's strong ties to the sporting world, now connecting them to rugby union through both daughters' partners. The news has been met with celebration from fans of both football and rugby, marking a joyous personal milestone for Chloe and Micky as they begin planning their future together.
