English Premier League club, Manchester United has announced that they are “taking seriously” claims of domestic abuse levelled against winger Antony.
PUNCH METRO reported that the 23-year-old was dropped from the Brazil team on Monda, due to allegations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries,” United said in a statement.
“As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
The official statement from United does not provide any information regarding Antony’s current availability for selection.
