ARSENAL’S £27million defender William Saliba has been summoned before French disciplinary chiefs – for allegedly posting an obscene video of a national team-mate.
And the unidentified player must also face a France FA inquiry after reportedly masturbating in the film.
Centre-back Saliba, the Gunners’ 2019 signing from Saint-Etienne, is currently on loan to Nice.
He is said to have posted the video in February.
It is understood to have been filmed on his phone in early 2018 while he was on France Under-18 duty.
The later-deleted clip shows Saliba and two team-mates in a hotel room wearing France kit – plus a naked third player touching himself.
Paris-born Saliba, 20, and the third team-mate were due to answer before the French Football Federation on Thursday.
Both players could now land national team bans and fines.
Le Parisien daily reported the FFF could punish the duo for immoral behaviour that damages its image.
Saliba could face further punishment for breaking rules on the non-use of mobile phones while on national duty.
He is under contract with the Gunners until 2024, but has yet to play a senior competitive game.
Indeed, the defender has just a handful of Under-23 and friendly appearances to his name.
And it remains to be seen if Saliba is in Mikel Arteta’s plans next season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
