Hajduk's hero is married to a beautiful Greek woman; they've been together almost seven years
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hajduk player Dario Melnjak scored a crucial goal in the team's 2-0 victory over Pafos, ending a long scoring drought.
- Melnjak has been married to his Greek wife, Georgia Psora, since 2020, and they have two daughters.
- The couple met by chance in Malta in 2016 and maintained a long-distance relationship before starting a life together.
Dario Melnjak emerged as a hero for Hajduk after scoring the second goal in their 2-0 victory against Pafos, breaking a significant scoring slump. The Croatian footballer, known for keeping his private life away from the spotlight, has been married to his Greek wife, Georgia Psora, for nearly seven years. They are parents to two daughters and are set to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary this autumn.
Their romance began with a chance encounter on the island of Malta in 2016. Melnjak, then playing for Neftรงi, was exploring the country after a match when he met Georgia, who was vacationing there. He recalled feeling an immediate connection upon their first meeting.
With his wife Georgia Psora, a Greek woman with whom he has been in a relationship for a decade, he will celebrate his seventh wedding anniversary this autumn. They are parents to two daughters, and the footballer emphasizes that family is always his top priority.
Following their initial encounter, the couple embarked on a long-distance relationship, communicating through video calls and meeting occasionally. They navigated their commitments, with Melnjak's football career often taking him to different locations, while Georgia maintained her privacy. Their bond eventually led to them starting a life together.
Melnjak and Psora tied the knot in 2020 in Varaลพdin. Melnjak has even learned Greek for his wife, who, unlike many partners of athletes, prefers to keep a low profile. Her Instagram account is private, and shared moments are infrequent, often posted by Dario himself. The couple's daughters are named Clio and Julia.
He described how he saw her completely by chance, but today he considers it fate.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.