Spanish striker David Villa has denied the “completely false accusations” of sexual harassment made by a New York City former worker, a club he left in 2018, while the American club has announced the opening of an investigation to clarify the facts.
On July 17, a woman who identifies herself as Skyler B on her Twitter account (@ItsmeskylerB) and who claims to be a New York City extra-bachelor made harsh accusations about the Spanish striker.
“I thought I was having the opportunity of a lifetime when I got an internship. What I got was that David Villa played me every day and my bosses thought it was great comic material. Women brave enough to tell their stories out loud are my heroines. Someday. I guarantee that if someone mentioned my name to David Villa, they would not know who I am. She never called me by name. Rarely a day went by without him grabbing me or verbally harassing me, but he never bothered to learn my name, “he said.
Through a statement, New York City said it had “taken note of the allegations made by a former worker on social media.” “We take this matter extremely seriously and do not tolerate harassment of any kind in any area of our organization. We immediately launched an investigation into the matter, “said the New York club.
For his part, Villa, who ended his career as a footballer last December in Japanese football, showed his “strong opposition to the accusations made on Twitter.” “These accusations are completely false and I deny them,” he defended himself in a statement sent to Yahoo Sports.
“Until now I have not had any direct communication on this subject, neither from Sklyler B nor from the club. I hadn’t heard from the club about these vague allegations or anyone else until they were published last weekend. Of course, I will cooperate fully as this general accusation also directly appeals to the club, “he offered.
“I repeat, these accusations are completely false,” reiterated the Spanish international. «I played four years for New York City and I always felt extraordinary respect from all its workers. In addition, it is difficult to understand why this had not previously happened if someone felt uncomfortable during my time at the club, “Villa explained, who also wanted to ask” respect “for his” presumption of innocence “to the media and fans.
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