It’s official! Michael Clarke and new girlfriend Arabella Sherbourne confirm romance as they step out for the first time together for a romantic lunch at celebrity hotspot Mimi’s

Michael Clarke has officially confirmed his romance with new girlfriend Arabella Sherbourne as they stepped out together for a romantic lunch on Friday.

The 43-year-old former Australian cricket team captain was widely believed to be in a relationship with the property guru after she posted flirtatious comments on her Instagram post.

They also recently took a trip to the Gold Coast, with Arabella spotted arriving at his $13 million Sydney mansion. This was another sign of their romance.

Now the couple have made their romance official as they linked arms as they stepped out for lunch together at famed Coogee hotspot Mimi’s.

For their first public outing together, Michael cut a relaxed figure in black jeans and a cream hoodie, which he paired with a black collared jacket.

He wore comfortable white trainers and shielded his eyes with dark sunglasses as he walked into the luxurious seaside venue.

Arabella, who is 11 years younger than Michael, looked stunning in an oversized T-shirt dress from Balenciaga.

She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of black knee-high boots and slung a black bomber jacket over one arm.

Arabella, who works as a leasing manager at Scentre Group, kept her essentials in a black handbag and was all smiles during the outing.

The new couple looked comfortable in each other’s company as they smiled and laughed, with Arabella even holding Michael’s arm at one point during the outing.

Michael has been making headlines in recent weeks after speculation began to surface about his romance with the glamorous property guru.

Earlier this month, Michael confirmed his romance with Arabella when he posted a flirty comment on her Instagram post.

Just days later, Arabella was spotted at Michael’s $13 million Sydney mansion. She looked ready for a weekend away. She walked in loaded with clothes.

It seems like the couple are getting better and better, as their weekend getaway came just after they returned from a vacation on the American coast.

Arabella, who is 11 years younger than Michael, shared a series of solo photos of herself from her trip to Instagram while keeping things low-key with Michael.

The photos show Arabella looking stunning as she enjoys a glass of wine at Rick Shores restaurant with a stunning view.

The couple then all but confirmed their romance when they shared a flirty exchange in the comments section.

“That smile,” Michael gushed in the comments, while Arabella simply replied with winking emojis.

The pair were also spotted cuddling together during a breakfast date at the Gold Coat’s Langham Hotel earlier this month. Daily telegram reported.

A source said Michael’s daughter Kesley Lee, eight, is with his ex-wife Kyly Clarke. Michael and Kyly went their separate ways in 2019 after seven years of marriage.

“We were very surprised to see Michael Clarke and daughter with a new partner,” the source said, adding that the couple seemed “very relaxed.”

An insider said of their reported romance: “Arabella is a catch. She’s super smart, works in the corporate world and is a beauty.”

They added that things are already getting very serious between the couple and that wedding bells could soon be on the horizon.

‘She’s had a few boyfriends but is really ready to settle down. She and Michael are great together, very cute together. Maybe she will be the next Mrs. Clarke,” they added.

Their new romance comes 18 months after Michael’s very public split from his ex-girlfriend Jade Yarbrough.

Michael and Jade had a very public altercation in a Noosa park in January 2023 when she accused the former cricketer of sleeping with his ex-girlfriend Pip Edwards.

In the video, which was filmed by an onlooker, Jade accused the former Test captain of cheating on her with his former flame Pip in December 2022.

The dramatic footage showed shirtless Michael being verbally abused and punched by his girlfriend while dining out at a beachside restaurant in Noosa. A remorseful Michael later took full responsibility for what happened.

“I am absolutely devastated that I have placed the people I hold in high esteem in this position. My actions leading up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and deplorable,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

“I am devastated that through my actions I have dragged women of class and integrity, and my friends, into this situation.”

Despite the feud, “the exes remain on friendly terms,” ​​a spokesperson previously told Daily Mail Australia.