Rafa Mir has been apprehended over sexual assault allegations, Spanish police disclosed on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Mir, who is currently on loan at Valencia, was apparently absent from the club’s training session on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, according to reports.
A spokesperson for Spain’s Civil Guard police force informed the AFP news agency that the footballer “is under arrest for alleged sexual assault.”
Valencia Statement On The Sexual Allegations Of Rafa Mir
Meanwhile, in a statement shared on Valencia’s website, the club indicated their awareness of Rafa Mir’s arrest, stressing their readiness to cooperate with the law.
The Spanish La Liga side wrote: “In relation to the press reports that have appeared regarding the arrest of Valencia CF player Rafa Mir, the Club is aware of said arrest and, in the absence of details about it, for the moment it can only state that it will cooperate in everything that justice may require.”
Mir has featured in all 4 matches for Valencia this campaign, scoring no goal and providing 1 assist across all competitions.
The 27-year-old joined Los Ches from Sevilla on a season-long loan deal on July 11, 2024.
Who Is Rafa Mir?
He is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Valencia, on loan from Sevilla.
Mir’s Personal Information?
Rafa Mir was born on June 18, 1997, in Cartagena, Spain, to father Magin, a former footballer, but there is no information available regarding his mother.
It is also unknown if he has any siblings.
Rafa Mir’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €2.5 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €7 million – €10 million.
Mir’s Career Stats?
Rafa Mir has made 221 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 62 goals and providing 8 assists across all competitions.
The Spaniard has played for Spain at Under 21 and 23 level. Mir also represented the country at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
His Achievements?
Rafa Mir has claimed 2 major trophies in his career, including 1 UEFA Europa League and 1 silver medal.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Mir has played for several clubs in his career, namely; Valencia, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Las Palmas, Nottingham Forest, Huesca, and Sevilla.
Valencia
They currently sit rock bottom in La Liga with 1 point from 4 matches, having lost 3 matches and drawn 1 game.
Ruben Baraja’s side commenced the campaign with a 1-2 loss to Barcelona, before being submerged 3-1 by Celta Vigo.
Los Ches were also defeated 1-0 by Athletic Bilbao on August 28, 2024, with fans calling for the head of their manager.
Despite several signings made this summer, Valencia have had an embarrassing start to the 2024/25 season.
Valencia secured their first point of the league season on August 31, 2024, as they played out a 1-1 draw with Villarreal at the Estadio de Mestalla.
The potential absence of Rafa Mir from their upcoming matches due to sexual assault allegations could be a huge blow for the club, but it will be fascinating to see how the matter unfolds.
