A video of the July 3 incident has been widely distributed on social media . It shows the 27-year-old French national being searched simply by an officer next to a police automobile, while another officer points a gun on another car.
AC Milan confirmed to CNN that it is Bakayoko in the video clip but will not officially comment on the matter.
In a declaration to CNN, the particular Milan Police press office said: “With reference to the video released today, related to a police check carried out against the Milan gamer Tiémoué Bakayoko, we underline that the check out — occurred during an operation whose framework justified the adopting of the highest safety measures, also for self-protection purposes — was carried out in a fashion that was absolutely in line with the situation of risk.
“Once the person was identified and his getting unrelated to the information had been clarified, the police duties resumed frequently, without any kind of problem on behalf of the person included. ”
The authorities added: “It was a misunderstanding, but co-workers behaved correctly. ”
CNN has reached out to Bakayoko for opinion.
The particular midfielder is currently contracted to Chelsea yet joined the Italian club last season on a two-year mortgage. He made fourteen appearances in Serie A last term, helping Milan win the first league name in 11 yrs.