Soccer Player 'Arrested' For Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend, Sending Abusive Messages: Report

U.K. police arrested three years ago a soccer player described as being "tipped for international honors" on suspicion of domestic abuse, according to reports.

The Premier League player, whose identity was not disclosed in reports for legal reasons, was arrested at his home in 2019 after the player's girlfriend called police alleging she was attacked and received threatening messages at night, Daily Mail and The Sun reported. He is reportedly no longer in a relationship with his accuser.

Police confirmed that they received the call. However, authorities said the player was soon released and faced no further action because a "community resolution" was reached.

The matter was settled out of court after the player hired lawyers, reports said.

The player allegedly agreed to pay a "five-figure" settlement amount to his ex-girlfriend, according to the outlets.

This comes after Manchester United player Mason Greenwood was arrested late last month on suspicion of raping, assaulting and threatening to kill a woman,

The 20-year-old Premier League star has since been released on bail but remains under investigation, The Guardian reported.

Greenwood, of Bradford, England, was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on Jan. 30 after police saw a woman reporting claims of physical violence and sexual threats on social media. He was further arrested on Feb. 1 on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill.

Following the allegations, Greenwood was suspended from playing for or training with Manchester United until further notice. He was also dropped by sponsor Nike.

Teresa Parker, of Women’s Aid and founder of the Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign, said she believes that soccer players' money is used to sweep abuse under the carpet.

"This case shows how the significant amount of power and money within football can mean that allegations of domestic abuse — or other forms of violence against women by players — are seen as issues to be managed," she said in a statement obtained by The Sun, referring to the unidentified player's 2019 arrest.

"As in this case, what can happen is that every effort is taken to make what is seen as a problem go away," she continued. "All football clubs and organizations need to have domestic abuse policies, to ensure they do not become the enablers and excusers of men who abuse their partners."