Manchester United winger Antony has agreed to delay his return to the membership “to deal with allegations” of assault made in opposition to him.
The 23-year-old was due again to coaching on Monday after being dropped from Brazil’s squad for his or her World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Bolivia and Peru.
However United say it has been agreed with the participant that he’ll delay his return till additional discover with a view to deal with the matter.
Antony denies all of the allegations.
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made in opposition to Antony,” mentioned a membership assertion.
“Gamers who haven’t participated in worldwide matches are due again in coaching on Monday.
“Nevertheless, it has been agreed with Antony that he’ll delay his return till additional discover with a view to deal with the allegations.
“As a membership we condemn acts of violence and abuse. We recognise the significance of safeguarding all these concerned on this scenario, and acknowledge the influence these allegations have on survivors of abuse.”
A police investigation has been opened following allegations of home abuse in opposition to his former girlfriend.
He’s additionally dealing with additional allegations of assault made by a lady in an interview with a Brazilian TV channel.
Antony appeared on Brazilian TV on Friday, saying “I by no means attacked any girl” and added that “the reality will come out”.
He issued a press release on Sunday saying: “I’ve agreed with Manchester United to take a interval of absence whereas I deal with the allegations made in opposition to me.
“This was a mutual resolution to keep away from distraction to my teammates and pointless controversy for the membership.
“I need to reiterate my innocence of the issues I’ve been accused of, and I’ll totally co-operate with the police to assist them attain the reality. I look ahead to returning to play as quickly as attainable.”
Antony has been accused of attacking his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin “with a headbutt” in a Manchester resort room on 15 January, leaving her with a reduce head that wanted remedy by a physician.
She alleges she was additionally punched within the chest, inflicting harm to a silicone breast implant, which required corrective surgical procedure.
Antony beforehand mentioned on social media about Cavallin’s claims: “I can calmly state that the accusations are false and that the proof already produced and the opposite proof that shall be produced show that I’m harmless of the accusations made.”
Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has additionally claimed in a brief clip launched by Brazil’s Report TV that she hit her head when “pushed in opposition to a wall” by Antony at his home in Manchester in October 2022.
Each Higher Manchester Police and Sao Paulo Police are wanting into the claims.
Antony didn’t play within the worldwide break after the Brazilian soccer federation mentioned he had been withdrawn from their squad after “details turned public” that “must be investigated”.
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Given the Brazilian has not been charged or arrested, Antony stays on full pay and his absence just isn’t being handled as a suspension by United.
Nevertheless, while underlining the current place permits Antony to defend himself – which he did in a TV interview on Friday – the membership additionally feels it displays the seriousness with which they’re taking the allegations.
The choice was signed off by chief government Richard Arnold after session with supervisor Erik ten Hag.
The membership intends to proceed to evaluate the scenario.
