Yves Bissouma and his family are receiving support from Tottenham following reports that the midfield player was subjected to tear gas during a mugging early on Sunday morning.
Bissouma and his partner were set upon by two men as they arrived at the five-star Majestic Barriere hotel in the coastal resort of Cannes at around 4 am on Sunday, according to reports in France.
The robbers allegedly sprayed tear gas in Bissouma’s face before ripping his watch, which is thought to be worth more than £250,000, off his wrist and fleeing in a car. Bissouma is said to have told police that he tried to take refuge inside the hotel but found the doors locked.
Although Bissouma and his partner had originally intended to spend several days in the south of France, it is reported that they returned to the UK later on Sunday, prompting French police to launch an investigation.
A representative for the Spurs stated: “We will keep an eye on Yves and his family’s well-being. We are aware of the incident that occurred.”
