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Who Was the Agent Threatening Tottenham's Destiny Udogie?

Italian media have confirmed the identity of the agent, marking a very rare case where coercion of players turned physical.

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Chris Dalby
Nov 06, 2025
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On the night of September 6, Destiny Udogie, Tottenham Hotspur’s rising Italian full-back, was walking with a friend through Cockfosters Parade in north London when a man approached them, reportedly brandished a firearm, and issued threats.

Within 48 hours, police arrested a 31-year-old suspect, a registered football agent, on suspicion of firearm possession with intent to cause fear of violence, blackmail, and driving without a licence.

The name of the agent has now been confirmed by Italian media.

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