FOOTBALLERS are buying ferocious guard dogs as it emerged knife raiders took £350,000 of watches from England’s Dele Alli.
Man Utd’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka is among stars snapping up huge hounds from security firms.
Premier League stars have been snapping up guard dogs after Dele Alli’s terrifying knifepoint raidCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
Police close to the footballer’s home todayCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
Dele was punched in his home and a source said: “All players are worried by this. Who wants to get robbed at home? It’s awful whoever you are.
“The players talk to each other directly or through little cliques.
“They get a lot of attention when out, and their home is a place to chill. But people are now breaking in and thinking ‘This (coronavirus lockdown) is a good time to get him because of what he has got there’.”
Wan-Bissaka and teammate Jesse Lingard, who owns a £75,000 watch, posted pics online with dogs from Leicestershire’s Chaperone K9.
Its breeds, mostly German and Belgian Shepherds, sell for £15,000.
The firm trains them for a year to deal with threats including break-ins and road rage. Customers include Paul Pogba and Stormzy.
Dele’s Spurs teammate Hugo Lloris recently bought a security dog from Elite Protection.
Players also plan to stop flaunting items on social media after Dele’s ordeal.
A policeman at the midfielder’s homeCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
The footballer’s girlfriend Ruby Mae drives away from the £2million mansion todayCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
Spurs midfielder Dele, 24, was punched in the mouth until he gave over valuables including expensive watchesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
One of the star’s pricey watches, which were targeted in the raid
Watches are seen as a must with young stars, with several boasting £1million collections.
Some store them in safety deposit boxes but others keep them in the home.
England hero Dele Alli returned to training with the Spurs squad today despite the terrifying raid.
In January last year, Marcus Rashford’s brother Dane and Tyler Alexander-Arnold – brother of Liverpool ace Trent – were robbed of their £25,000 watches after a six-strong gang wielding a machete and baseball bat, burst into a fast food restaurant in Moss Side, Manchester.
Their cars were also stolen in the raid.
And in 2017 Andy Carroll was followed by two men on a motorbike as he drove from West Ham’s training ground.
They pulled up alongside him and demanded his £22,000 Rolex before giving chase.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris paid £15,000 for an elite personal protection dogCredit: Instagram
Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has turned to guard dog specialist Chaperone K9Credit: BackGrid
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is among stars snapping up huge hounds from security firmsCredit: AFP or licensors
Premier League stars have been forking out £15,000 for ferocious guard dogs – usually German and Belgian ShepherdsCredit: Alamy
After attacking Dele, the raiders took two expensive watches from the star and jewellery belonging to model girlfriend Ruby, also 24Credit: Ruby Mae Instagram
Break-ins at the homes of mega-rich Premier League stars have become commonplace in recent yearsCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Ex-top cop explains why high profile footballers like Dele Alli are likely targets for violent criminals
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
