George Clooney ‘Hoping’ to Avoid Pal Brad Pitt’s Ex Angelina Jolie as She Eyes Move to France

Expat George Clooney is facing a heated turf war with friend turned nemesis Angelina Jolie as the actress eyes a fresh start in France, the National Enquirer has learned.

Three months after the Jay Kelly actor and his family were granted French citizenship, the Maleficent star — who’s been battling George’s bestie Brad Pitt in court for 10 years — has laid the groundwork to make the country her home, too, reveal sources.

Insiders say George, 64, can’t help but roll his eyes at the move, which comes even while Angie, 50, continues to fight the F1 lead, 62, over the sale of her shares of their French winery, Château Miraval, according to TMZ.

“George remains incredibly loyal to Brad and always will be,” says a source. “His relationship with Angie was severed as soon as she dumped Brad.”

Though trying to win over the silver fox would be a lost cause, Angie has launched a charm offensive aimed at the French public, recently gushing over the lifestyle their country offers as she promoted her Paris-set flick Couture.

“I find it very enriching as an artist and as a woman to be in France,” Angelina raved to French publication Le Monde. “I feel that more of myself comes out here. The conversations seem deeper and more enriching to me.”

The Atelier Jolie founder pointed out that she has meaningful ties to the area: her and Brad’s twins, Knox and Vivienne, were born in Nice. And she’s been open about wanting to escape Los Angeles — and the unrelenting custody agreement that keeps her trapped there — once the pair turn 18 this July.

“Angelina’s future is absolutely in France,” confirms the source. “She’s currently honing her French-speaking skills.”

Still, George, who was granted citizenship for contributing to the country’s international influence and cultural outreach, could put a wrench in her best-laid plans — especially Angie’s visions of infiltrating French movies, warns the source.

“France has welcomed George with open arms,” adds the source. “But now he’s hoping she stays the heck away.”