You might want to take your attention away from last night’s UEFA Champions League drama. Some shocking details have emerged regarding Manchester City star Matheus Nunes as reports suggest that in September, the Portuguese superstar was arrested and imprisoned in Madrid, Spain. This development has spread like wildfire, leaving everyone in the soccer world wondering about the exact reason behind the Sky Blues midfielder’s apprehension.

The startling incident dates back to September 8 at a Madrid-based nightclub La Riviera. As per the columns of Daily Mail, Nunes is said to have been accused of snatching a phone from a 58-year-old man who tried to take a photo of the City’s No. 27 without permission in the toilets of the nightclub. The arrest was allegedly made at around 5:30 am when the authorities apprehended him for further questioning.

Nunes caught the man clicking his picture, which must have angered the former Wolves man, resulting in him taking the phone from the individual. Despite constant appeals and attempts, he refused to return the phone in a rage. Therefore, per El Mundo, police were called to the scene and confirmed the soccer star was still in possession of the smart device.

Nunes wasn’t called up by Portugal for the international break. Hence, the City star flew to the Spanish capital for a brief getaway with close ones. However, things took a turn for the worse upon his arrival, as he was arrested and put behind bars for allegedly taking a 58-year-old man’s phone. He was reportedly handcuffed inside the nightclub before being escorted to a National Police station in Madrid’s Arganzuela district.

“I can confirm a Portuguese national was arrested in the early hours of September 8 at a Madrid nightclub on suspicion of stealing another person’s mobile phone,” affirmed one of the spokesperson from the National Police in Madrid. While the officials refused to comment on whether the arrested man was identified as Nunes, they revealed that the suspect was born in 1998—the same year the midfielder was born.

Luckily, the Portuguese star wasn’t forced to stay behind bars for a long time as the authorities released him after the intervention of his lawyer. Yet, that doesn’t mean the trouble ended for Man City midfielder.

More details on Matheus Nunes’ arrest in Madrid

Further reports on the subject suggest that Matheus Nunes may face charges for snatching the phone of the man in the nightclub on September 8. According to a revered source and as compiled by the Daily Mail commented on the resolving of the issue saying, “This matter will now be resolved by way of a trial in court.”

Notably, it was just yesterday Nunes made an appearance in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 of the league group stage fixture against Slovan Bratislava, as Pep Guardiola‘s side clinched a 0-4 win over the Slovakia-based club. Regardless, it remains to be seen what decision comes that is set to begin in the coming days.