Chelsea forward Lucas Piazon, who is on loan at Reading, is wanted by Toronto police in connection with an alleged sexual assault.
Lucas Piazon
The Guardian reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the 21-year-old Lucas Piazon and his Brazil Under-22 team-mate Andrey, a goalkeeper who plays in his homeland for Botafogo, following the incident which allegedly took place during the Pan-Am Games tournament in July.
A Chelsea spokesman said: “We are aware of the reports.”
The club made no further comment. Reading are also aware of the reports after Toronto police issued a media release on Thursday.
Police allege a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by two men who met her at a club on 25 July and then went to her home. It is alleged the woman was sexually assaulted after she fell asleep and the two men fled the scene.
Police say the men would have to be extradited to Canada if they are to face charges.
The alleged incident happened on the same day Brazil clinched the bronze medal in the tournament, with Piazon scoring in a 3-1 win over Panama.