A bunch of masked males broke into the house of Barcelona ahead Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and attacked and robbed him early on Monday, the soccer membership mentioned.
FC Barcelona confirmed the incident and mentioned the participant and his spouse are doing nicely.
Authorities informed the Spanish every day El Pais that Aubameyang was hit and compelled to open a protected the place the couple stored jewelry. The attackers allegedly threatened him and his spouse with weapons and iron bars.
Authorities mentioned at the very least 4 males entered the participant’s dwelling after which escaped in a automotive.
Aubameyang, a Gabon worldwide, signed with Barcelona firstly of the 12 months after lengthy stints with Borussia Dortmund within the Bundesliga and Arsenal within the Premier League.
The 33-year-old didn't play in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Valladolid within the Spanish league on Sunday night. He's among the many gamers anticipated to be offered to a different staff so the membership can clear wage cap area.
Two weeks in the past, new Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski had a watch snatched from his arm as he arrived for follow on the membership’s coaching centre.
It's not unusual for footballers’ homes to be robbed in Spain, although the crimes normally occur when the gamers and their households are away throughout matches.
Previous reported victims embody Casemiro, Alvaro Morata, Gerard Pique, Samuel Umtiti, Jordi Alba and former Actual Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.
A number of years in the past Spanish police dismantled a gang that had been robbing gamers’ homes throughout video games.