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DOUGLAS LUIZ got over the embarrassment of his bizarre celebration against Manchester United as he celebrated Valentine's Day on Wednesday.

The midfielder is dating fellow Aston Villa forward, Alisha Lehmann, who plays for the club in the WSL.

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The two posed for a Valentine's snap in Luiz's carCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7
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And wrote 'Happy Valentine's Day'Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7
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And wrote 'I love you'Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7
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The two reunited at the start of 2024Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7

Luiz made headlines last week for his "chest-shimmy" celebration which saw him shake his chest back and forth in front of Andre Onana after scoring past him.

The goal put Aston Villa back in the game at 1-1 but Villa ultimately lost the game 2-1 to a late Scott McTominay winner.

The winner saw Raphael Varane exchange some choice words with Luiz, with some speculating that the celebration was actually aimed at him and not Onana.

Luiz backtracked on the meaning of the celebration after the game, and suggested it did not originate as a "trolling" celebration.

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Rio Ferdinand took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to ask about the celebration after the match and wrote: "You okay Douglas Luiz?😭😂"

He responded: "I’m good, thanks it’s just carnival time in Brazil."

The midfielder put the debate around his celebrations fully behind him on Wednesday night however as he celebrated Valentine's Day with Lehmann.

The two posted a joint loved-up photo of themselves from Luiz's car on Instagram with the caption: "Happy Valentine‘s day ♥️ I love you."

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Luiz hit the headlines for his 'shoulder-shimmy' celebrations on the weekendCredit: Rex
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The two also shared some behind the scenes pics on their Instagram storiesCredit: Instagram
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Luiz treated Lehmann to a Chanel necklaceCredit: Instagram
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Luiz also bought Lehmann some rosesCredit: Instagram
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A throwback snap to Lehmann's birthdayCredit: http://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/

They also took to Lehmann's Instagram story to show Luiz's present for Lehmann.

The Villa women's team forward unwrapped a necklace from Chanel and said to Luiz: "Thank you, I love you so much."

Alisha Lehmann parties night away with lookalike sister as they bring in 2024 together

The couple began dating back in 2021, when Lehmann announced the two were a couple to her 16 million Instagram followers.

The two split up for a period last year, but announced they were back together with a loved-up New Year's Instagram in January.

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Alisha Lehmann plays for Aston VillaCredit: Rex
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She is one of the WSL's top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
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Lehmann has 16 million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
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She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
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Alisha launched a calendar this yearCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
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She is known for her goalscoring exploitsCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
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Alisha joined the Prime team recentlyCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
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Lehmann was delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
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An A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
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She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty
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The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
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