Italian left-back Destiny Udogie was threatened with a gun by a player agent in early September. This was confirmed by his club, Tottenham Hotspur.
“We have supported Destiny Udogie and his family since the incident and will continue to do so. As this is a legal matter, we cannot comment further,” said a statement from Tottenham Hotspur, quoted by the BBC, among others.
Earlier this week, British media reported that a professional soccer player had been threatened. The incident is said to have taken place in early September. Police said a 31-year-old man was arrested on September 8 and has since been released on bail. The man is also accused of blackmailing another person. No one was injured in the incidents.
The 22-year-old Udogie has been under contract with Tottenham since 2022. After a loan spell back at Udinese Calcio, he has been a regular member of the squad since the 2023/2024 season and has made 76 appearances. On Tuesday evening, in the 4-0 Champions League win against FC Copenhagen, the Italian started on the left of the back four and was substituted in the 73rd minute.
