ARSENAL legend Jose Antonio Reyes’ family are allegedly facing eviction from their homes due to serious financial problems.
Reyes, who was a part of Arsene Wenger’s Premier League Invincibles in 2003/04, passed away at the age of 35 following a car crash in 2019.
The former footballer’s cousin, Jonathan, 23, also died in the accident – which occurred just outside Seville in Reyes’ home town of Utrera.
Another man suffered serious burns as Reyes’ car burst into flames.
And now Reyes’ family are reportedly suffering the financial impact of his death.
According to Spanish media, three properties owned by the ex-Spanish winger are set to go up for auction.
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Among them is his parents’ home – and they face eviction on June 26 by court order.
Diario AS have alleged this is because his family have not been able to pay the mortgages on the three properties.
Reyes’ parents, whose home is thought to be worth around £256,000, are in talks with lawyers as they insist they have been kept in the dark about the situation.
Another of the properties is worth approximately £128,000 – while the valuation of the third home is unknown.
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Reyes did not have a will in place at the time of his death.
As a result, his wealth went to his three children, but as they were all minors it was passed on to his wife Noelia Lopez.
And Lopez, who has suffered a rift with Reyes’ family since his death, insists she had not been made aware of the financial difficulties.
She said: “I am finding out everything, and I am assimilating it.”
Reyes’ ex-partner went on to add: “I have always been on the sidelines of my husband’s financial affairs.”
Lopez now lives near her own family with the two daughters she had with Reyes.
Meanwhile, Reyes’ son joined Real Madrid’s academy shortly after his dad’s death four years ago.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
