A Premier League star was reportedly attacked at home and tied up by machete-wielding thugs with machetes with his girlfriend.
The Sun claim the player – who they have kept unnamed – saw his £1.5million property broken into during the recent international break by a gang of thugs wearing balaclavas.
According to the report, the player was dragged around his isolated mansion by four men who had broken through a glass window.
A Premier League star was reportedly attacked at home and tied up with the wife
The Sun reports that the player was dragged around by four men after they broke into his home
According to reports, the terrifying incident occurred while the footballer was watching a game on television and his partner was taking a shower.
But the duo’s evening then was turned upside down when they were allegedly grabbed by the thugs and tied up, leaving them helpless to prevent their property from being ransacked, with watches, jewellery and electrical items all said to have been taken.
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According to The Sun, a source said that it was everyone’s worst nightmare. He was brave and tried his best, but he was outnumbered by them and was quite aggressive.
They claim that items were stolen after he, his wife and – at the time – were taking a dip in the tub.
“The player has a very low-profile life, so it was surprising that he was targeted. He doesn’t flaunt his wealth and enjoys being as ordinary as possible.
According to the same report, the police stated that they forced entry to the property and that jewellery and other household items were taken. Investigative efforts are ongoing.
According to the report, the robbery shocked many staff members at the club and left officials feeling deeply disturbed by the events.
It is the latest reported burglary and robbery on a footballers’ property. In recent times, raids while they are playing matches have become a worryingly common occurrence.
Goalkeeper Robin Olsen’s house was attacked by machete-wielding raiders in March this year
Sheffield United goalkeeper Robin Olsen and his family were subjected to a ‘horrific’ attack by machete-wielding raiders in March this year in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, when the Swede was playing for Everton.
Many clubs considered offering bodyguards to their players, amid concerns that they were being targeted by an organized mob.
Olsen’s attack on Olsen’s house came just one month after Carlo Ancelotti, former boss of Toffees, saw a safe taken from his property by thugs who were disturbed by the Italian’s child.
Merseyside police later found the safe three miles from the Thornton home of Real Madrid boss, although it had been forced to open.
Carlo Ancelotti, Everton manager, saw a safe taken from his house in February.