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Ahmed Musa Threatens Legal Action over ‘Wife Beating’ Reports

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Nigeria and Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa, is considerin­g the possibilit­y of taking legal action after his agent, Tony Harris, described informatio­n that he was arrested for beating up his wife Jamila as erroneous.

The forward, who joined Leicester City for a club record fee, was quizzed by Leicesters­hire police in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after they were called to a commotion at his home in Countestho­rpe.

Musa was later released without charge after his own version of the story was backed by the police and his agent has insisted reports of the 24-year-old’s arrest hours after he had wished his wife a happy birthday on Instagram had been exaggerate­d.

“A row ensued between Musa and Jamila which drew the attention of neighbours and the police were notified,” Harris told UK’s the Guardian.

“The police duly spoke with Musa along with a couple of witnesses in the house and have since closed the matter with no further action whatsoever as there is no case to answer. No charges were brought against Musa or his wife.

“It’s normal for a couple to have a bit of a row now and again, however, Musa did not at any point hit his wife nor was he attacked by her.

‘’It was a mere domestic issue which has now been resolved and they are now talking again.

“Everyone knows Musa is a jolly good fellow.

‘’He doesn’t drink or smoke, doesn’t party and has never been in trouble with the police all his life. He couldn’t harm a fly.’’

The Nigeria internatio­nal is understood to be very upset about the way the incident was reported and has been in touch with his legal representa­tives to discuss potential action.

According to a club statement, Musa would be asked to explain what happened when he back in for training today (Friday).

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