In a shocking turn of events, the girlfriend of professional footballer Justin Kluivert, a key player on loan for Valencia from AS Roma, was assaulted during a home invasion with her name still now known
The robbers made away with a substantial amount of possessions worth an estimated €200k (£174k). Here is more you need to know about this incident.
Who is the girlfriend of footballer Justin Kluivert and what is her name as she is attacked in €200k home robbery
As reported by Marca, the attack occurred while Kluivert was in the Balearics with his team, preparing for an upcoming match against Mallorca. During this time, the culprits assaulted Kluivert’s partner and another unidentified individual, securing high-value items such as watches and jewelry in their heist.
The identity of his girlfriend and her name are still not known.
Justin Kluivert's house was robbed by hooded men ahead of Mallorca-Valencia when the player is away. They beat his girlfriend and learned where the valuables were in the house, stealing jewelry worth around €200.000. pic.twitter.com/1WW8WmbnYu
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The assault on Kluivert’s home in Betera left his girlfriend with minor injuries, as per Marca. The robbery, which allegedly involved three hooded suspects, was swiftly executed within five minutes. The attackers reportedly struck while Kluivert’s girlfriend was returning from walking their dog.
Justin Kluivert’s career amidst the chaos
Despite the traumatic event, Kluivert is likely to remain with his team in Mallorca, preparing for the upcoming game. The 24-year-old forward, son of the renowned Dutch player Patrick Kluivert, has contributed significantly to Valencia this season with six goals from his 23 LaLiga appearances.
Currently, Valencia teeters perilously close to relegation, just two points clear of the drop. However, a recent victory over Real Madrid has given them a much-needed boost and placed them in 13th place as they approach Thursday’s match.
Justin Kluivert, initially gaining fame at Ajax, his boyhood club, has been playing on loan for the past three seasons. His football journey has taken him from Germany’s RB Leipzig to France’s Ligue 1 with Nice, contributing to the team’s fifth-place finish under Christophe Galtier.
A potential move thwarted by new rules
Justin Kluivert’s name was previously linked to Fulham following their ascension to the Premier League. A promising deal was thwarted by post-Brexit regulations in English football, which denied the forward a work permit due to insufficient game time at his parent club.
Despite the off-field challenges, Kluivert remains a key player for Valencia. His recent goal in a crucial 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo gave a fresh impetus to the team’s survival efforts. With their upcoming games against Espanyol and a possible Europa League contender, Real Betis, the team and Kluivert are poised to rise above their current difficulties and push for success.
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