German international under investigation for domestic violence

Nico Schulz in turmoil. The German international defender (12 caps) is under investigation for domestic violence after a complaint filed by an ex-girlfriend, charges disputed by the 29-year-old player, his club Borussia Dortmund announced on Sunday. According to information from Bild am Sonntag, confirmed by Dortmund prosecutor Sonja Frodermann to the German sports news agency SID, a former girlfriend of Nico Schulz has filed a complaint for domestic violence.

“Due to a complaint from an ex-girlfriend, a judicial investigation has been opened. There was a search and data was seized“, explained the prosecutor. Borussia Dortmund has “immediately discussed with the player and his adviser“. “The player disputes the charges against him“, explained the club. Nico Schulz, who benefits from the presumption of innocence, intends to defend himself “with the help of a lawyer“, added the vice-champion of Germany last season.

“The charges, of which Borussia Dortmund had no knowledge until the publication of articles in the press, are particularly heavy, and shocking for the BVB“, explained the club. Borussia, however, decided not to take “disciplinary or labor law measuresagainst the player, becausethe investigation is in its infancy» and that as it stands the facts are «extremely confused“. It reserves the right to implement these measures at any time.