Manchester United forward Antony has reportedly returned to England and is now preparing to meet with Greater Manchester Police to address the abuse allegations against him.
The 23-year-old is currently on a leave of absence from his club, having initially been accused of abuse by three separate women, including his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
One of the three women to accuse him of assault has allegedly dropped her complaint, but there remains accusations from two women.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Antony has agreed to voluntarily meet with Greater Manchester Police to help them in their investigation.
The report claims that the Brazil international is willing to hand over his phone, as he continues to deny all of the allegations against him.
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The Sao Paulo police have been looking into the alleged incidents, and he has been allowed to leave Brazil in order to return to Manchester, although he remains on leave from the Red Devils.
Antony has not been arrested or charged, but he had been keen to remain in Brazil in order to address the allegations made against him.
In a recent statement, the forward's representatives said: "The player Antony Matheus dos Santos has been the target of unfounded accusations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
"Antony, through his defenders, has been closely following the police investigations within the scope of the ongoing inquiry at the 5th Police Station for the Defense of Women and trusts in the seriousness of the work of the police authority.
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"The investigation is being carried out in judicial secrecy, with no further comments on its content. In respect for the principle of presumption of innocence, sober, impartial, cautious and professional treatment is expected from the media and the Civil Police, Public Prosecutor's Office and the Judiciary act with impartiality and with respect for the right to defence.
"Antony will remain at the disposal of the police authorities, trusting that, in the end, the truth will prevail with the recognition of his innocence."
The player recently admitted that his relationship with his former girlfriend Cavallin was "tumultuous" but firmly denied that he ever physically assaulted her.
Cavallin has claimed that Antony assaulted her in a Manchester hotel room earlier this year, which caused her to suffer a cut to her head and damage a breast implant, while she is also alleging that further incidents occurred in Brazil.
Antony has not played for Man United since the defeat to Arsenal on September 3, and he will remain unavailable for this weekend's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
