Neil El Aynaoui Robbed at Gun-Point in Overnight Raid of Rome Home

The Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui was the victim of a violent burglary during the early hours of Tuesday when a group of armed men broke into his home last night in the Infernetto district, near Castel Fusano, southwest of Rome.

The 24-year-old footballer, who currently plays for AS Roma, was reportedly inside the house with several family members when the robbery took place.

According to reports from Italian media, the incident happened at approximately 3:00 a.m. Six masked men dressed in black and armed with firearms forced their way into the property, the reports detailed.

The intruders reportedly tore off the metal bars of a living room window to gain access to the house. Awakened by the noise, El Aynaoui confronted the situation but was quickly overpowered by the attackers.

The assailants then locked the footballer and his relatives inside a room while they searched the property for valuables.

Among those present in the house during the raid were El Aynaoui’s mother, his girlfriend, his brother and his brother’s partner. 

Despite the frightening attack, no physical injuries were reported.

The burglars managed to escape after stealing several valuable items from the house. According to initial estimates, the stolen property included a Rolex watch, jewelry valued at around €10,000 and several luxury handbags. 

Italian police later arrived at the scene and opened an investigation to identify and track down the suspects.

 

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Shock for the Roma midfielder

The Moroccan international immediately informed his club about the incident. Sources close to AS Roma said the midfielder was in a state of shock following the ordeal.

As a precaution, El Aynaoui was excused from training on Tuesday morning while he recovered from the psychological impact of the attack.

The incident could also affect the player’s availability for Roma’s upcoming European games. His participation in the UEFA Europa League round-of-16 second-leg match against Bologna FC 1909 scheduled for Thursday remains uncertain as the club prioritizes the player’s well-being.

Authorities continue to investigate the robbery, which adds to a growing list of burglaries targeting high-profile footballers across Europe.