After a brief courtship, Santi CaƱizares has set a date for his third wedding . The former international goalkeeper and current commentator has confirmed that he is marrying NoemĆ, whom he began dating at the end of last spring, after only a few weeks of knowing each other.
The news broke on the radio during Juanma CastaƱo's sports program on COPE, where the former goalkeeper announced that the wedding is imminent. The plan is set: November 14th in Valencia , a city of particular significance to him due to his career and personal connections.
When and where the link will be
The 55-year-old former footballer set the date on the calendar and explained that the engagement comes after a whirlwind romance that led them to make no further decisions. The date, November 14th in Valencia , underscores the special place the city holds in his life.
Regarding his partner, CaƱizares said he met NoemĆ in May through social media , a common way to meet people these days. She is Catalan, originally from Calella de Palafrugell, and their relationship has progressed naturally to an engagement.
The announcement was made live, in the lighthearted tone that characterizes her appearances, making it clear that the wedding is just around the corner. She spoke of a six-week timeframe and a shared excitement that has accelerated the process.
The ceremony will be civil. CaƱizares himself explained on another occasion that he attempted to obtain an annulment of his marriage, but decided against it due to the cost involved. Therefore, in this new chapter of his life, he has decided against a church wedding.
The plan, as he hinted, aims to be a simple wedding without long waits, prioritizing intimacy and speed over other protocol aspects.
From the emotional slump to a new stage
The personal turnaround comes shortly after a difficult time. In April, the former goalkeeper revealed that he was going through a painful separation , with emotional and physical repercussions: he admitted to losing about six kilos and that his social circle had shrunk after focusing on that relationship and his ex-partner's children.
Just a month later, NoemĆ came into his life . Since then, he says he's in a more serene and happy phase, and he's openly shared this on social media, posting snapshots of summer plans and family moments in which his partner now integrates naturally.
Looking to the future, CaƱizares has been clear: he doesn't plan to expand his family . The former goalkeeper is the father of seven children from his two previous marriages, a responsibility that remains central to his personal life.
From his first marriage, to Marina Conchello , Carlota, Lucas, and Olivia were born. In 2008, he married Mayte GarcĆa , with whom he had SofĆa and the triplets India, Martina, and Santi; the latter passed away in 2018 at the age of five from a brain tumor , a blow that deeply affected the entire family.
Over time, the former footballer has emphasized the importance of cordiality with his ex-partners, highlighting respect and good treatment as a reference for his children, regardless of whether relationships change.
The engagement announcement has all the ingredients to capture media attention: a whirlwind romance, a date close by, and the charisma of one of the most recognizable goalkeepers in our football, who is now moving on to a new personal stage with which he says he feels fulfilled.
With the date now set and the decision made, the wedding of Santi CaƱizares and NoemĆ comes after a whirlwind romance and a time of intense changes: a civil ceremony in Valencia, a relationship born on social media, and a horizon without more children , all after having overcome a particularly tough period at the beginning of the year.
