Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been attacked and robbed at his home by four people wearing masks, club officials have said.
The Spanish football giants confirmed reports that the player and his wife had been threatened with guns and iron bars.
Authorities told the Spanish daily El Pais that Aubameyang was hit and forced to open a safe where the couple kept jewellery.
The 33-year-old former Arsenal player and his wife are both doing well despite the incident, FC Barcelona said.
Reports said the couple were tied up and handcuffed during the robbery early on Monday.
Authorities said at least four masked raiders entered the player's home and then escaped in a car.
Aubameyang, a Gabon international, signed for Barcelona at the beginning of the year after long stints with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and Arsenal.
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