According to the source, a 23-year-old Japanese man and two of his acquaintances were arrested on July 14 after a 30-year-old woman contacted police with allegations of sexual assault. The woman, who was having dinner with them and her friend, went to the hotel with the men after dinner and immediately contacted the police. The footballer and his friends were arrested not far from the hotel.
German club Mainz released an official statement expressing surprise at the news of the rookie’s detention, but declined to comment further, citing a lack of information. Sano’s former club Kashima Antlers said they were “very concerned about the situation regarding their ex-player” and would “closely monitor developments.”
The Japanese footballer had previously signed a four-year contract with Mainz and was due to join his new team on Sunday, July 21.
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