Bruna Rotta Announces Pregnancy With Shakhtar Donetsk Striker Kauã Elias Months After Rodrygo Split

Brazilian fitness influencer Bruna Rotta and Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kauã Elias have confirmed they are expecting their first child together, the couple announced via Instagram on Tuesday, May 6, 2026.

The pair shared the news through a joint post featuring an intimate video in which Elias is seen cradling Rotta’s baby bump. The announcement was accompanied by the biblical verse: “Love never fails — 1 Corinthians 13:8.” Rotta, 28, and Elias, who turned 20 in March 2026, have been in a relationship for approximately five months.

Elias is a promising Brazilian striker currently on the books of Ukrainian top-flight club Shakhtar Donetsk. The club competes in the Ukrainian Premier League and has historically served as a pathway for young South American talent breaking into European football. Elias represents one of the latest in that tradition.

The couple made their relationship public only weeks before the pregnancy announcement, following a period of public speculation. At the time, Rotta spoke warmly of Elias on social media and was photographed wearing what appeared to be a promise ring. In the weeks leading up to the pregnancy reveal, she also disclosed that she had relocated to Ukraine to be with him.

Rotta first became widely known in Brazil and beyond through her relationship with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes. The two began dating in September 2024 and were together for approximately one year, with Rotta basing herself in Spain during that period. Their split was confirmed in August 2025 and was officially characterised as amicable.

Following the breakup, online speculation — largely unverified — pointed to a cryptic social media post from Rotta about love, with some accounts linking the separation to alleged tensions involving a mutual acquaintance. None of those claims have been substantiated.

Rodrygo, 24, remains an important part of Real Madrid’s attacking setup and has been a regular in the Brazilian national team squad. His personal life drew considerable public attention during his relationship with Rotta, much of it playing out across social media platforms.

The pregnancy announcement comes roughly nine months after that split, with Rotta now in what appears to be a rapidly developing relationship with Elias. According to reports, the couple’s decision to live together in Ukraine marks a significant step given the ongoing security situation in the country, which has affected the operations of Ukrainian football clubs including Shakhtar Donetsk since 2022.