Tottenham scare: Udogie threatened with gun, man arrested in London | OneFootball

Moments of high tension for Destiny Udogie, defender for Tottenham Hotspur and the Italian national team, who was reportedly threatened with a firearm by a sports agent in London.

Tottenham, fear for Udogie: threatened with a gun by an agent. Man arrested in London

The news, reported by BBC Sport and confirmed by the English club, dates back to last September 6. The incident also involved another man, who was allegedly blackmailed and threatened by the same individual. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The London police investigation: 31-year-old arrested

According to statements from the Metropolitan Police, a 31-year-old man was arrested on September 8 on charges of illegal possession of firearms, attempted blackmail, and driving without a license.

British authorities confirmed that the suspect was released on bail while investigations continue to clarify the dynamics of the incident and the relationship between the player and the agent involved.

Tottenham’s reaction: “Full support for Udogie and his family”

In an official statement, Tottenham Hotspur expressed full solidarity with their player:

“We have provided support to Destiny and his family since the incident and will continue to do so. As this is a legal matter, we cannot make further statements,” read the statement issued by the club.

The incident, according to sources close to the club, deeply shook the Spurs environment, which has strengthened security measures to protect its players.

Destiny Udogie, born in 2002, joined Tottenham in the summer of 2022 from Udinese for a fee of around £15 million, signing a five-year contract. After a season on loan in Serie A, he returned to England in 2023 and has established himself as one of the most promising full-backs in the English league.

With the Spurs, he has made 76 appearances in total and has already played 10 matches this season, including the recent 4-0 victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League. Udogie is a regular in the Italian national team, where he made his debut in 2023 under Luciano Spalletti.

Udinese’s message of solidarity

His former team, Udinese, also expressed their support for the player through their official channels:

“The Udinese family expresses solidarity with Destiny Udogie for the deplorable attack he suffered, which goes against all the values of sport and life.”

A gesture that highlights the strong bond still existing between the Friulian club and the defender, who grew up in Udinese’s youth academy before making the leap to the Premier League.

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