Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is set to adopt the daughter of wife Rebekah.
The Sun says Vardy is adopting wife Rebekah's eldest daughter Megan.
The England and Leicester hotshot, 29, will legally become the 11-year-old's dad next year.
And Megan has changed her second name to Vardy in preparation.
A source said: “Jamie is so excited. He already plays the role of Megan's dad and she refers to him as Daddy — but making it legally binding will make it extra special.
“The adoption process only began last month and there is a lot of paperwork ahead but the whole family know it will be worth it. It will bring them closer together than ever."