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Antony was reportedly interrogated for five hours at a Manchester police station over charges of domestic abuse brought by his former partner Gabriela Cavallin.
On Thursday, around 4 p.m., a Manchester United security guard was seen escorting the 23-year-old into the police station.
According to reports, he was questioned for five hours and was last seen leaving the police station about 9 p.m.
The Premier League club granted the Brazilian winger a leave of absence earlier this month to investigate charges made by ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin and two other women.
Antony, who has denied any involvement, allegedly phoned Greater Manchester authorities (GMP) and volunteered to meet with them for questioning after speaking with authorities in Brazil.
Antony returned to Manchester earlier this week after staying in Brazil since the beginning of September, when he joined the national team only to be pulled when the charges surfaced.
According to reports, Antony is willing to give GMP his phone in order to assist them with their investigations.
Antony, who joined Manchester United for £85 million in the summer of 2022. He was accused of headbutting and punching Cavallin, allegedly hurting a breast implant in the process.
While Cavallin has accused him of attacking her four times, two other women, law student Rayssa de Freitas and banker Ingrid Lana, have come forward in Brazil to make similar charges of violent behavior.
However, earlier this month, it was reported that De Freitas’ case had been withdrawn at her request.
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Earlier this week, Antony was seen traveling back to the UK at the Sao Paolo airport with a suitcase and two smaller cabin bags.
Manchester United have offered him a leave of absence, although he has not been suspended by the club.
Following his exclusion from Brazil’s national team squad ahead of the September international break, the winger gave a sad television interview in which he denied the claims.
‘I know the truth, and it will be revealed,’ he said. ‘I’m 100 per cent confident I never touched a woman and I’ll come up with the evidence. I’m confident I’ve never used physical violence.’
‘I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the charges made against me,’ Antony stated.
‘This was a collective decision to avoid distracting my teammates and causing unneeded controversy for the club.
‘I want to restate my innocence of the charges against me, and I will completely collaborate with the authorities to assist them find the truth. I hope to return to the field as soon as possible.’
