Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was robbed of his luxury watch by two assailants on Sunday.
The 27-year-old Mali international was with his wife outside a hotel in Cannes on the French Riviera when the mugging occurred at around 04:00 local time (03:00 BST).
Bissouma was returning to his hotel when two hooded men attacked him with tear gas and stole his watch, valued at €300,000 (£255,000), before fleeing. His lawyer, Bastien Caire, confirmed the details following media reports but declined to comment further due to the ongoing investigation.
In a statement, Tottenham said: “We are aware of the incident that took place and we will continue to check on the welfare of Yves and his family.”
Bissouma joined Spurs from Brighton for £25m plus add-ons in the summer of 2022. He made 28 appearances for the club last season, helping them finish fifth in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa League.