Catalan police are investigating a robbery that took place at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s home in the early hours of Monday, 29 August, 2022.
According to reports, four intruders climbed into the back garden of Aubameyang’s home in Castelldefels.
The 33-year-old Barcelona player was threatened with firearms and iron bars, and was also beaten, according to police sources reported by El Pais.
The thieves also intimidated Aubameyang’s wife, Alysha Behague, with weapons until they managed to get the safe open.
Several jewels were taken from the home and the four men fled in a white Audi A3, per witness reports.
“He is ok now, scared but ok,” a Barcelona source told AFP, confirming press reports.
Alysha and Pierre have been together for more than 10 years and they have two children together – Curtys, 11, and Pierre, six.
It is unclear whether the children were at home during the break-in.
A spokeswoman for Catalan police, the Mossos d’Esquadra, confirmed they were investigating a violent robbery in Castelldefels but refused to identify the victim, citing privacy rules.
“The investigation remains open and we are gathering information,” she told AFP.
The incident comes as Aubameyang is linked with a return to the Premier League after interest from Chelsea.
He joined Barcelona in February from Arsenal after reportedly having fallen out with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta due to disciplinary breaches.
Several high-profile footballers in Spain have been subject to robberies though most of these break-ins occur while the stars are playing.
In June, police arrested six people in connection with the three-million-euro burglary at the house belonging to former Brazil forward Ronaldo.
Paris Saint-Germain player Marco Verratti was staying at Ronaldo’s house in Ibiza but was not home when the burglars struck, taking jewellery and money.
And earlier this month police recovered Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski’s watch, which was stolen as the player signed autographs before a training session.
-AFP