Manchester United have said they are taking allegations against Antony “seriously” after the player was accused of abuse by his former girlfriend.
The club said “they were considering the impact” of the allegations and would not be making further comments pending further information.
A spokesperson said: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.
“As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
It comes after the winger was dropped from the Brazil squad after claims of physical aggression by Gabriela Cavallin
The 23-year-old, who signed for United from Ajax in an £85m deal last September, is accused of attacking the social media influencer on a number of occasions since January.
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