Adele is 'excited' to start dating again and wants friends to help her find ...

She announced her split from husband Simon Konecki after eight years together on Friday.

And has now been claimed Adele is ready to get back on the dating scene and is interested in dating American men.

The superstar singer, 30, is said to be 'excited' at the prospect of new romance and wants friends to help her find a match, The Sun reports.

Romance: Adele is reportedly ready to get back on the dating scene and wants friends to help her find a match

Romance: Adele is reportedly ready to get back on the dating scene and wants friends to help her find a match

A source told the publication: 'She's been excited speaking to men again. She is very much in the courting phase.

'She's attracted to other men and accepts it is over with Simon for good this time — there is no going back. 

'She has asked friends to look out for potential dates. She doesn't want to rush or get into something too serious too soon.'

MailOnline has contacted Adele's representatives for comment. 

It comes as the singer reportedly plans to base herself in London to be close to her mother and so her six-year-old son Angelo can have a British education.

Old flame: The superstar singer, 30, is said to be 'excited' at the prospect of new romance and has expressed interest in dating American men

Old flame: The superstar singer, 30, is said to be 'excited' at the prospect of new romance and has expressed interest in dating American men

The Tottenham-born singer, who has an estimated fortune of £145 million, flew into the UK three weeks ago to spend time with her mum, Penny Adkins.  

In their separation statement, the pair said they were 'committed' to raising their son together 'lovingly' and are believed to have split amicably. 

Adele, who is thought to be recording a new album in New York, has been with Konecki, who is 14 years her senior, since October 2011. 

Split: Adele, 30, confirmed her split with Simon Konecki on Friday after an eight-year relationship and three-year marriage and plans to be based in London

Split: Adele, 30, confirmed her split with Simon Konecki on Friday after an eight-year relationship and three-year marriage and plans to be based in London 

Despite this, rumours about their rocky relationship have plagued the couple for years. 

In 2014, it was claimed that Konecki had moved out of their London home and into his bachelor pad in Brighton. 

Adele eventually responded to the reports on Twitter, writing: 'Just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays & all the best for 2015! PS Simon & I are still very much together, don't believe what you read x.'

Rumours: Speculation about the pair's rocky relationship have plagued the couple for years. In June 2014 the couple were snapped  having an argument outside London celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse

Rumours: Speculation about the pair's rocky relationship have plagued the couple for years. In June 2014 the couple were snapped  having an argument outside London celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse

Former couple: It was rumoured the couple had a rocky relationship, with Konecki moving out their London home in 2014

Former couple: It was rumoured the couple had a rocky relationship, with Konecki moving out their London home in 2014

Gone separate ways: The couple were last seen together backstage at an Elton John concert in LA on January 25

Gone separate ways: The couple were last seen together backstage at an Elton John concert in LA on January 25

However, the pair were photographed in June that year having an argument outside London celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse.

And it was revealed the couple began preparing for their split months ago, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

The singer and Konecki, an Eton-educated philanthropist, began separating their business affairs in February.

Legal documents show Adele, 30, signed over a £500,000 house in Los Angeles to Konecki, whose charity water business is based in the city. 

A statement released by her PR team early yesterday announced that Adele and former investment banker Konecki, 44 – who she once described as her 'perfect man' – were no longer together.

Woes: It emerged the singer signed over a £500,000 house in Los Angeles to Konecki in months prior to the split

Woes: It emerged the singer signed over a £500,000 house in Los Angeles to Konecki in months prior to the split

Relationship: It is understood that Adele is being comforted by her friends, including Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence

Relationship: It is understood that Adele is being comforted by her friends, including Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence

'Adele and her partner have separated,' the

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