World-class footballer 'attacked and robbed in Paris' as details emerge

Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma and his girlfriend have been attacked and robbed at their home in Paris.

The couple were apparently targeted by several people and tied up at their flat in the French capital.

Actu17 say the attackers made off with jewellery, watches and luxury leather good worth in the region of £430,000.

The couple reportedly managed to escape to a nearby hotel, with staff then raising the alarm.

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They were also taken to hospital, with Donnarumma 'lightly injured' while model partner Alessia Elefante was unharmed.

French police are now investigating the matter and hope to track down the criminals who broke in.

Donnarumma is one of the world's best footballers and moved to PSG back in the summer transfer window of 2021 from AC Milan.

He was also the goalkeeper who helped Italy win Euro 2020 at the expense of England that same year.

Donnarumma isn't the first PSG star to be targeted, with break-ins and thefts becoming increasingly frequent in recent years.

Last January, two men were given jail terms following a robery at the home of PSG star Marquinhos.

The Brazil international was playing at the time - but his father, along with his teenage daughters, were in the property at the time.

Marquinhos' father was struck in the face and ribs, but otherwise unhurt.

And Angel Di Maria was also burgled on the same day.

The Argentina international was previously robbed during his time in England with Manchester United.

Di Maria's wife would later say they didn't feel safe in Manchester and they left for Paris after just one year on British shores.

As for Donnarumma, he's been in a relationship with partner Elefante for over four years.

The couple have shared numerous images of themselves together on social media.

Donnarumma was criticised when he left AC Milan two years ago, with some pundits and fans accusing him of departing solely for the money.

But he's responded by becoming a key player for PSG and has helped them win two Ligue 1 titles in the time since his arrival.

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In March, Donnarumma spoke out after PSG were dumped out of the Champions League following a defeat to Bayern Munich.

On the same day, Milan progressed with the Serie A giants then proceeding to make the semi-finals of the tournament.

But Donnarumma, while angry over that defeat, insisted he had no regrets about leaving Milan for Paris.

"We are disappointed, we are angry — it’s very disappointing to go out of the Champions League," he said in the immediate aftermath of that loss.

"I’ve no regrets or doubts on my choice to join Paris Saint-Germain. Never had doubts. Happy for Milan? Yes, but I’m so proud to be at PSG."

The goalkeeper and his partner were tied up during the terrifying incident in France