Gianluigi Donnarumma, the goalkeeper for Italy and Paris St. Germain, and his partner were attacked and robbed at their Paris residence. According to police sources, the couple was targeted by multiple individuals and restrained at their apartment in the capital’s eighth district.

They allegedly then made their way to a nearby motel. The pair was rushed to the hospital after hotel personnel raised the alarm. According to a representative for the Paris prosecutor’s office, “an inquiry has been initiated on allegations of armed robbery in an organized gang and aggravated violence following the events that took place overnight at Mr. Donnarumma’s residence,” the BBC said.

Unverified allegations on the news website Actu17 claim that the attackers made off with luxury leather goods, watches, and jewelry valued up to €500,000.

According to sources, the footballer suffered just minor injuries, while his partner, model Alessia Elefante, escaped uninjured. Gianluigi Donnarumma, 24, and his partner, according to a statement from his agent, “are shocked by what happened, but despite the horrible circumstances, doing well. Both are aiding the authorities in their investigations “.

According to the prosecutor’s office, an inquiry has been launched by France’s specialized BRB police unit, which targets armed robberies and burglaries. The goalie, who has lived in Paris for two years, was scheduled to arrive at Paris St-Germain later on Friday in preparation for the team’s opening preseason friendly against Le Havre and a trip to Japan and South Korea.

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma has not played yet in this season. Last season he played in total 38 times for 3410 minutes for Ligue 1.