RYAN SESSEGNON has become the latest high-profile footballer to be targeted by horrific racist abuse on social media.
The Tottenham starlet – who is on a season-long loan at German side Hoffenheim – shared the messages on his Instagram story.
Ryan Sessegnon has taken to social media to show vile abuse he has received
Sessegnon – on loan at Hoffenheim – shared these messages aimed at him on Instagram
The incident happened on Monday night, where the user called the 20-year-old a ‘f***ing n*****’ as well as a ‘slave’.
Commenting on the horrific abuse, the England youth international said: “Honestly unbelievable. The craziest thing is I’m not even surprised anymore. Disgusting.”
The offending profile has since been removed off Instagram, with both Spurs and Hoffenheim condemning the abhorrent messages.
Hoffenheim tweeted yesterday: “Today, our player @RyanSessegnon was the target of horrific online racist abuse.
“#TSG stands for tolerance, integration and respect. We reject all forms of racism, discrimination and exclusion and say #NoToRacism!”
Meanwhile a statement from Tottenham read: “Everyone at the Club is with you @RyanSessegnon.
“We are proud of the rich ethnic diversity that exists across our communities, fans, staff and players.
“We are driven by inclusion and equality for all and nobody should have to endure such repulsive abuse.”
Sessegnon has featured five times for Hoffenheim this term as he begins to find his feet in Germany.
Watford striker Troy Deeney last month questioned whether social media companies truly want to eradicate racism as he accused them of profiting from abuse.
A 12-year-old boy was arrested in July for sending racist messages to Wilfried Zaha, while Chelsea star Tammy Abraham has also been subject to abuse.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright was left speechless in May after a child sent him vile abuse on Instagram, with an Irish teenager subsequently interviewed by police.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
