Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is facing aggravated assault charges after an alleged altercation in Mykonos Island in Greece, according to Goal.com. The $104.8 million defender was on vacation after a UEFA Europa League semifinal defeat to Sevilla when he was allegedly accused of hitting a local officer after a brawl broke out between English tourists.
The 27-year-old has been fully cooperative with Greek police, according to Manchester United, but the optics of this alleged incident aren't good.
“When the brawl was all sorted out, one of the two groups — with the football players — started verbally abusing officers,” said Petros Vassilakis, a police spokesman.
“There were several policemen there. At some point, one of the three members of the group – they were aged 27, 28, and 29 – threw a swing at one of the policemen and a fight ensued.
“All of the three were arrested but during the effort to do so, the other two, including the football player, got violent also. They threw down at least two policemen, hit them with their fists and kicked them.
“I can't tell you what they were telling us. All English swear words against the authorities and against the work of the police. All three, including the football player, are being held in custody, locked up in a Mykonos cell.
“They will appear before a state prosecutor on the island of Syros later today to be charged with aggravated assault.”
Harry Maguire and company were taken into police vehicles and then boarded into a ship to Syros, where they face the charges.
Manchester United players have been limited as to where they can spend their offseason, given the lasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece is currently on the ‘safe to travel' list, which means Maguire would not have to self-isolate whenever he does return to England
The Manchester United defender was acquired for a Premier League-record £80 million ($104.8 million) last year and has since become the team captain.
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