Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed that Destiny Udogie was the previously unnamed player who was threatened with a gun by an agent. In a brief statement on Tuesday the club said it had been “providing support for Destiny and his family since the incident and will continue to do so.”<\/p>\n
A source speaking to The Sun said the incident occurred on Sept. 6. The source added: \u201cThis was a terrifying incident and one which has sent shockwaves through the business side of football. The player was understandably shaken up\u2014to have threats made against you with a gun is shocking.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe reported it right away. It was the right thing to do for his safety. He has been supported by his friends and club and they all hope it will not impact his performances. But there will be serious questions about why this happened, which the police are now trying to answer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Udogie, 22, started in Tottenham\u2019s 4\u20130 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday. That result delivered Tottenham a second three points in four European outings and moved Thomas Frank\u2019s side into the top eight of the league phase table.<\/p>\n
The match was Udogie\u2019s 10th appearance of the season for Spurs. The club have recorded a strong start under Frank after dispensing with Ange Postecoglou following a 17th-place Premier League finish and a victory in the Europa League. That trophy lift ended the club\u2019s 17-year wait for silverware.<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s confirmation of the player\u2019s identity and the club\u2019s pledge of continuing support come as police inquiries are reported to be under way and as the club aims to protect the player and his family while maintaining focus on the running of the season and European competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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