Antony Dos Santos to meet Manchester police over abuse claims

Antony Dos Santos, Manchester United forward has reportedly returned to England and is now preparing to meet with Greater Manchester Police to address the abuse allegations against him.

The 23-year-old, currently on a leave of absence from his club, initially faced allegations of abuse from three separate women, including his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.

While one of the accusers has reportedly withdrawn her complaint, accusations from two women still remain.

Antony Dos Santos has been accussed of domestic violence by his Ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Photo/Courtesy

According to the Manchester Evening News, Antony has voluntarily agreed to meet with Greater Manchester Police to assist with their investigation.

The Brazil international is reportedly willing to provide access to his phone as he continues to deny all allegations against him.

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While Sao Paulo police had been investigating the alleged incidents, Antony has been permitted to leave Brazil and return to Manchester.

Anthony Dos Santos accussed of domestic violence with Ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin(pictured). Photo/Courtesy — Anthony Dos Santos accussed of domestic violence with Ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin (pictured). Photo/Courtesy

However, he remains on leave from Manchester United and has not been arrested or charged.

Antony had expressed a desire to stay in Brazil to address the allegations made against him.

In a recent statement, his representatives noted that he had been the target of unfounded accusations and emphasized the importance of a fair, impartial, and professional treatment of the case by the media and law enforcement authorities.

Manchester United striker Antony Dos Santos has been dismissed from Brazil's national team over allegations of physical assault by his Ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Photo/AntonySantos/Instagram — Manchester United striker Antony Dos Santos has been dismissed from Brazil’s national team over allegations of physical assault by his Ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Photo/AntonySantos/Instagram

The player has acknowledged that his relationship with his former girlfriend, Cavallin, was tumultuous but firmly denied any physical assault.

Cavallin claimed that Antony assaulted her in a Manchester hotel room earlier this year, resulting in injuries, including a cut to her head and damage to a breast implant. She also alleges further incidents occurred in Brazil.

Antony has not played for Manchester United since their defeat to Arsenal on September 3 and will remain unavailable for their upcoming Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.