Manchester Metropolis defender Joao Cancelo reveals he was ATTACKED by '4 cowards who managed to take all my jewelry' whereas at dwelling along with his household... as police examine after he suffered a nasty lower to his head
- Police are investigating after Joao Cancelo was attacked by 4 burglars
- The Manchester Metropolis defender sustained facial accidents within the incident
- Metropolis say that Cancelo is now aiding police with their investigations
Manchester Metropolis defender Joao Cancelo was attacked in his own residence by 4 burglars on Thursday night time.
The 27-year-old sustained facial accidents after combating again in opposition to the intruders, who made off with stolen jewelry.
Cancelo's accomplice, Daniela and child daughter have been in the home when the ordeal occurred, an incident which left the complete again shaken. Metropolis mentioned that police are investigating the incident.
The Portugal worldwide, who lives within the suburbs of Manchester, posted an image of himself on Instagram to doc his wounds following the assault.
'Sadly immediately I used to be assaulted by 4 cowards who harm me and tried to harm my household,' he mentioned.
'If you present resistance that is what occurs. They managed to take all my jewelry and go away me with my face with this state.
'I do not know the way there are individuals with such meanness. An important factor for me is my household and by chance they're all OK.
'And after so many obstacles in my life, this is only one greater than I'll overcome. Agency and powerful, like at all times.'
Metropolis mentioned in an announcement late on Thursday night time: 'We're shocked and appalled that Joao Cancelo and his household have been subjected to a housebreaking at their dwelling this night throughout which Joao was additionally assaulted.
'Joao and his household are being supported by the membership and he's serving to the police with their enquiries as they examine this very critical matter.'
The 27-year-old Cancelo lives along with his accomplice, Daniela, and their child daughter Alicia.
Cancelo has been a daily in Pep Guardiola's Metropolis aspect this season who lead the Premier League desk by eight factors forward of second-place Chelsea.
He performed the complete 90 minutes for Metropolis on Wednesday night time as they defeated Brentford 1-0. He has performed 26 instances thus far for Metropolis in all competitions this season. He has 31 caps for Portugal.
Cancelo joined Metropolis in 2019 in a £60m switch from Italian giants Juventus and has received the Premier League and the League Cup in his time in England.
