Sports Correspondent

Matheus Nunes, the Manchester City midfielder, has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid. The incident allegedly took place at La Riviera around 5:30 a.m. on September 8.

The 26-year-old Portuguese international is accused of taking a phone from a 58-year-old man who attempted to photograph him without consent in the nightclub’s restroom. According to reports, Nunes reacted angrily and refused to return the device.

Spanish newspaper El Mundo indicated that police were called to the club after confirming that Nunes still had the phone in his possession. He was reportedly handcuffed and taken to a police station in the Arganzuela neighborhood before being released hours later following legal intervention.

A spokesperson for the National Police confirmed the arrest of a Portuguese national, born in 1998, but did not specifically identify him as the footballer. The case is expected to proceed to trial.

Despite the allegations, Nunes has since participated in matches against Brentford, Watford, and a recent Champions League game against Slovan Bratislava, which City won 4-0.

Nunes joined Manchester City from Wolves last year for £53 million and has made 35 appearances, scoring one goal and providing six assists.