Former England and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand has found his new love, and he seems to be loving every bit of it.

The 38-year-old Ferdinand has been dating model Kate Wright — who appeared in British TV show The Only Way Is Essex — since quite some time.

Even as the two remained mum about their relationship, it was all but confirmed after they were spotted together earlier this month, reports Daily Mail.

Even as the two remained mum about their relationship, it was all but confirmed after they were spotted together earlier this month, the report adds.

And now, the couple has confirmed that they are smitten with each other after they whisked away to a Portugal for a romantic getaway.

In the snapshots that went viral, Ferdinand and Wright (26) can be seen enjoying some quality time together as they also shared a passionate kiss.

While a shirtless Ferdinand showed off his toned physique, Wright sizzled in a skimpy orange bikini as they soaked the sun by the poolside.

Kate Wright holds hands with Rio Ferdinand as couple’s romance heats up on first holiday togetherhttps://t.co/9biEFCsRni pic.twitter.com/SzwD2ujS5o

— Mirror Celeb (@MirrorCeleb) July 30, 2017

Kate Wright and Rio Ferdinand turn up the heat in Portugal https://t.co/I6nRiUJgA8 pic.twitter.com/Ag9X2xa7FV

— Zesty TV News (@zesty_tv) July 31, 2017