Rafa Mir, Valencia’s former Nottingham Forest Wolves striker, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, according to Spanish police.
His club stated that they were “aware” of 27-year-old Mir’s detention, and BBC Sport understands Mir did not attend a training session on Tuesday.
“He has been arrested for alleged sexual assault,” a representative for Spain’s Civil Guard police force told AFP.
Spanish media reported the player’s arrest earlier on Tuesday.
In an announcement made available on the club’s website, Valencia stated: “In relation to the press reports that have appeared regarding the arrest of Valencia CF player Rafa Mir, the Club is aware of said arrest and, in the absence of details about it, for the moment it can only state that it will cooperate in everything that justice may require.”
The striker joined Wolves from Valencia in 2018, but made only four appearances for the club.
He joined Sevilla in 2021 after loan spells at Nottingham Forest, Las Palmas, and Huesca during his tenure with Wolves.
Mir returned to Valencia on loan in July.