Fulham: French star arrested for making death threats to ex-partner

Issa Diop has been arrested for making death threats.

Fulham: French star arrested for making death threats to ex-partner

Izuchukwu Akawor 17:46 - 19.06.2023

Issa Diop and his partner are going through with a divorce, but the French star has reportedly made death threats repeatedly.

Premier League defender at Fulham Issa Diop has been reportedly arrested in France.

As per a report from TalkSport, Diop was arrested for allegedly making death threats to his former partner.

Diop arrested in France

The 26-year-old is said to have repeatedly made death threats to his partner, with the couple in the process of getting a divorce.

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Issa Diop of Fulham

According to the report, the Fulham defender had a complaint filed against him last week but the Police had to wait for him to arrive home to act.

Diop is said to be in Police custody, the report added.

Fulham react

Meanwhile, his Premier League Fulham have reacted and are aware of the situation with their player.

A statement from the club noted that the Cottagers are in touch with the player’s representatives as they look to establish facts relating to the arrest.

"We are aware of reports emanating from France this morning regarding one of our players, Issa Diop,” the statement said per TalkSport.

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Issa Diop has been arrested for making death threats.

"We are currently liaising with the player’s representatives to establish the facts."

The French stopper joined Fulham in August 2022 in a £15 million move from West Ham. He spent four seasons at the London Stadium, making 121 total appearances for the club.

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