June 19th 2023.
Fulham defender Issa Diop has been released without charge after being accused of making death threats towards his partner. On Monday afternoon, a spokesman for Toulouse prosecutors provided an update and said: "The suspect has been released. There is no case to answer."
It's understood that Diop's 29-year-old partner filed a complaint with French authorities last week. The 26-year-old had to be arrested at the Pullman Hotel in Toulouse at around 8pm Sunday evening, according to regional newspaper La Depeche. Diop had been living in London at the time.
Diop was signed by Fulham in a £15 million deal from West Ham last summer and quickly established himself as a regular for Marco Silva's side, making 29 appearances in all competitions. After news of his arrest, Fulham released a statement: "We are aware of reports emanating from France this morning regarding one of our players, Issa Diop. We are currently liaising with the player’s representatives to establish the facts.”
Although Diop has been released without charge, Fulham is still taking the situation very seriously. It is not known at this time if any action will be taken within the club, but Diop’s future remains uncertain. The couple are currently going through divorce proceedings and the effects of the situation are sure to be felt for some time.
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