Manchester United's Chris Smalling and his wife Sam have taken to Instagram to announce the arrival of their first child - a son named Leo Asher.
The football ace, 29, revealed that they welcomed a baby boy on May 14 with a sweet social media post, where he said he felt 'truly blessed' following the birth.
Sharing the news with his 2.3 million followers, he wrote: 'Welcome to the family Leo Asher Smalling. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives!'
Newborn: Manchester United's Chris Smalling and his wife Sam have taken to Instagram to announce the arrival of their first child - a son named Leo Asher
Chris' wife Sam shared her own lengthier post, where she divulged that she had suffered some complications and a 'tough' 39 hour labour.
She penned: 'Welcome to the world Leo Asher Smalling. Me and @Smalling are totally in love with this little man and promise to try and be the best parents we can be, to help him be the best human he can be, to be happy, healthy and kind.
'After a tough 39 hour labour he arrived on his due date, 14th May 2019. Leo was so strong throughout the labour and delivery and is doing really well. Unfortunately I've had some complications, hence only just getting around to posting.
Happy news: The football ace, 29, revealed that they welcomed a baby boy on May 14 with a sweet social media post, where he said he felt 'truly blessed' following the birth
Blessed: Sharing the news with his 2.3 million followers, he wrote: 'Welcome to the family Leo Asher Smalling. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives!'
'It's been really tough physically and emotionally but I'm so so grateful for my amazing husband who's literally been the best dad and husband in the world.
As well as paying tribute to her 'amazing' husband, Sam also thanked her mum for keeping her house running as well as her two pooches Miley and Ruben.
'And my amazing mum who's been chief cook and housekeeper. Not forgetting Miley and Ruben who have been little stars. So grateful for everything I have.'
Blessingway: Ahead of the birth, rather than celebrating with a baby shower, Sam and her friends enjoyed a blessingway - also known as a Mother Blessing - which is is all about nurturing the mother-to-be, and celebrating motherhood.