Portugal defender Joao Cancelo has revealed his ordeal after a gang raided his home and beat him while his wife and daughter were in his house in the suburbs of Manchester
Premier League winner Cancelo sustained facial injuries including a deep cut under his eye when he was assaulted by four burglars in an attack on Wednesday which is the latest to have seen thugs target sports stars.
League leaders Manchester City said they were “shocked and appalled” by the incident, adding that the 27-year-old is now helping police with their investigation.
“Unfortunately, today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family,” said Cancelo, writing on Instagram less than three weeks after former City stalwart Nicolas Otamendi was reportedly tied up with a belt and beaten by intruders during a robbery in his home in Portugal.
We are shocked and appalled that Joao Cancelo and his family were subjected to a burglary at their home this evening during which Joao was also assaulted. (1/2)
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 30, 2021
Joao and his family are being supported by the Club and he is helping the police with their enquiries as they investigate this very serious matter. (2/2)
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 30, 2021