Manchester United have issued a statement following domestic abuse allegations made against Brazilian winger Antony.
The club were put under enormous after Antony was dropped from the Brazil squad on Monday night.
This meant another media storm was emerging, and one Manchester United certainly want not part in after the Mason Greenwood case.
However, unlike Greenwood, Antony has been quick to deny claims made against him by ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
This afternoon United issued a statement to confirm the club are aware of the allegations against Antony.
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the Police are conducting enquiries,” the statement read via ManUtd.com.
“Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.
“As a club, we are taking the matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
Manchester United were heavily criticised for their internal investigation into Greenwood’s case, which eventually led to the right decision that saw the striker not integrated with the first-team. Instead, he was loaned out to Spanish side Getafe.
It is believed Greenwood will never play for the club again, so there is hope his loan move to Spain will lead to a permanent switch away from Old Trafford.
Antony will hope his situation is cleared up quickly before it starts to have a bigger impact on his career.
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