MANCHESTER UNITED star Chris Smalling and wife Sam Cooke have become parents for the first time to baby boy Leo Asher.
The England defender was captured ever composed as he got to grips with daddy duties as his model partner revealed she went through a brutal 39-hour labour.
In a loving post on Instagram, Sam wrote: “Welcome to the world Leo Asher Smalling.
“Me and (Chris) 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 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.
Me and (Chris) are totally in love with this little man and promise to try and be the best parents we can be
Sam Cooke
“Unfortunately I’ve had some complications, hence only just getting round to the posting.
“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.
“And my amazing mum who’s been chief cook and housekeeper. Not forgetting [dogs] Miley and Ruben who have been little stars. so grateful for everything I have.”
Smalling and wife Sam first announced they were expecting on New Year’s Eve, with the pair tying the knot back in June 2017 near Lake Como in Italy.
The birth is also ideal timing for the 29-year-old following the end of United’s season, with the centre-back not due back for pre-season until the beginning of July.
Smalling is now the latest Red Devils star to welcome children to the world in the past year after Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, and Fred also became new fathers.
