In a shocking turn of events, Portuguese footballer Matheus Nunes, who played a crucial role in Manchester City’s recent 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, has been arrested for stealing a cell phone. According to reports from ‘El Mundo’, the incident took place at La Riviera nightclub in Madrid on Sunday, September 8.
The newspaper states that Nunes was caught stealing the cell phone of a person who had taken a photo of him in the bathroom. The footballer was subsequently taken to the Arganzuela police station and questioned for an alleged crime of theft. The Madrid Police Headquarters confirmed the arrest and stated that Nunes was released later with charges pending trial.
Nunes, who is considered a potential replacement for the injured Rodri, joined Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023 for a hefty fee of 62 million euros. The midfielder previously played for Sporting CP and caught the attention of Pep Guardiola, who hailed him as “one of the best players in the world” after a match against Sporting CP in 2022.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 27, 1998, Nunes moved to Ericeira, Portugal, at the age of 12. He faced a challenging childhood, growing up without a father and living in a favela. In an interview with ‘Record’, Nunes revealed that he never thought he would become a professional player. However, his life took a turn when he started playing football for Ericeirense while also helping out in his family’s bakery. He later signed for Grupo Desportivo Estoril Praia before joining Sporting CP in January 2019.
Nunes’ journey continued as he made his move to the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers in June 2022. His talent and potential have earned him recognition from top managers like Guardiola, and he has quickly become a key player for Manchester City.
The arrest of Matheus Nunes has undoubtedly cast a shadow over his promising career. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact his future in football.
