Man Utd have chosen to release a statement after club captain Harry Maguire gets arrested whilst on holiday in Greece.
Reports in the country emerged on Friday morning suggesting that Maguire had been arrested following an incident while staying out in Mykonos.
Greek newspaper outlet Proto Thema state that he was detained after an incident outside a bar on Thursday night. There has so far been no official comment from local police.
Manchester United have been made aware of an “incident” involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos on Thursday night.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 21, 2020
There are also claims that police had been called by locals at 12:30am to report that two groups of Englishmen were fighting outside a bar on the island.
There are allegations that three men from the group attacked police verbally and physically when they had no choice by to intervene in the situation.
The trio, which included the England international, were then reportedly taken to Mykonos police station where it is alleged the confrontation with two officers continued leading to their arrests.
Maguire was filmed taking in the sights of Mykonos on Thursday night.
Fans in Matagiannia recognised the centre-back and started singing his name whilst he walked his way through the streets.
Harry Maguire deserved to be arrested for this shirt alone #MUFC pic.twitter.com/rGgxsQDmG7
— Dean Ryan (@DRF_789) August 21, 2020
In a club statement, United said they had made contact with Maguire and would making no further comment.
“The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night,” the statement read.
“Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities. At this time we will be making no further comment.”
The 27-year-old was enjoying an end-of-season break following the Premier League side’s elimination from the Europa League at the hands of Sevilla on Sunday evening.
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After Sunday’s semi-final defeat, he said: Maguire said: “We deserved to go through but ultimately we fell short at the semi-final stage, for the third time this season.
“It means a lot to us, the boys are devastated. We have a good group of lads who know what it means to play for this club and losing isn’t acceptable. Getting to semi-finals isn’t acceptable and we now have to look at taking it another step.
“Maybe that little bit of inexperience cost us in the end. Even when we are on top, creating chances we shouldn’t concede that second goal.
“They worked it well down the right but we have to do better. We conceded from two crosses and it’s not good enough.”
Fans gave their reaction after reading that Harry Maguire gets arrested in Greece, and it’s fair to say many a joke was cracked on the topic…
Can’t believe Harry Maguire’s fight has already been uploaded to Youtube… pic.twitter.com/Mh2XZC29RS
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) August 21, 2020
Harry Maguire might have been arrested but you have to ask yourself, what is Pogba doing about it. https://t.co/DdZuehdnWi pic.twitter.com/9s1BEYLX9U
— Son of Adam ? (@s_mofficial) August 21, 2020
Graeme Souness when he hears that a Man Utd player was arrested last night for fighting, but then realises that it was Harry Maguire and not Paul Pogba. pic.twitter.com/44WVUtRBQz
— Ryan. ? (@Vintage_Utd) August 21, 2020
Harry Maguire has reportedly been arrested for fighting while on holiday in Greece.
Lawyers will use footage of his defending against Sevilla to argue that he has no awareness of his surroundings and couldn’t possibly react quick enough to be involved in a fight.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) August 21, 2020
I hope he wasn’t defending his mates, because they’d be fucked
— Trentaa (@lfctrenta) August 21, 2020
Him and his buddies reportedly caused a scene/started a fight and later he punched a police officer at the police station. I hope he faces the full weight of the law like any citizen would although he is so minted the bail will probably be peanuts for him. Ridiculous
— Constantine Levoyannis (@clevo275) August 21, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Caught on camera – the moments leading up to the fight involving Harry Maguire. If you know any of the people involved, please comment below. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/fOigsGMn82
— David Brent Music (@DavidBrentMovie) August 21, 2020
Breaking: Police footage has been released from the arrest of Harry Maguire. pic.twitter.com/a7l2KCO9VP
— Marvin the Paranoid (@Boboye_Ak) August 21, 2020
Harry Maguire will be released from prison and man United will say he’s like a new signing ?
— MAJID (@ArsenalAtHeartt) August 21, 2020
Harry Maguire since he became a footballer:
Relegations: 4
Arrests: 1
Trophies: 0 pic.twitter.com/lPXOB8Qe1l
— Usama (@um_utd) August 21, 2020
So Harry Maguire was arrested last night. Early reports are saying that he fell over in Greece and headbutted Cyprus.
More to follow.
— Ian Mc (@McGlynnimino) August 21, 2020
Can’t believe there’s people criticising Harry Maguire. If anybody assaults your mate/mates you should always defend them. Respect to Maguire for being a man.
— TR (@TacticalRole) August 21, 2020
Harry Maguire fighting the Greek police officer. pic.twitter.com/aAisAgS57P
— UnitedReds (@UnitedRedscom) August 21, 2020
If the Greek police have watched Harry Maguire play CB this season I highly doubt they’re gonna believe he’s capable of self defence
— Pøgba Senior (@TheSaItIsHere) August 21, 2020
Harry Maguire to jail, Here we go!?
Total agreement confirmed between maguire and the Greek police. Player will sign a ten year contract. Medical to follow soon #Transfers #MUFC— Fabrizio Romano ? (@fabrizi0ruman0) August 21, 2020
Van Dijk lifting trophies, training in Austria, having the time of his life
Maguire fighting the coppers in Mykonos, kebab in one hand, holding up his massive head with the other, shouting about how top 4 is better than a trophy anyway.
Levels. pic.twitter.com/SPdtEkQQCr
— Big Jonathan (@BigJohnBoyIII) August 21, 2020
impersonating a footballer?
— Graham watson ???????? (@GrahamW98733146) August 21, 2020
“So I had one of them in a headlock, whilst stomping on the other blokes head. It took 10 officers to contain me. Did I mention I’m worth £80m?” pic.twitter.com/donweiGIFw
— Nando Lorris (@Nando_Lorris) August 21, 2020
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