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Is Gylfi Sigurdsson Still In Jail? Fans Of The Everton Footballer Curious About What His Current Status

Gylfi Sigurdsson is currently on bail after he was arrested on 16th July 2016 for abusing the minors. 

In July 2021, a professional football player from Everton FC was arrested for a child sex offense. The unnamed player was then released on bail.

Following this, Icelandic international player Gylfi Sigurdsson was revealed as the player being investigated. He was also raided by the police.

Sigurdsson had started off professionally with Reading of the Championship. He joined 1899 Hoffenheim in 2010 and then moved to Swansea City.

Eventually, he went on to be a player for Tottenham Hotspur, they bought him for an 8 Million. It was in 2014, that he was bought by Everton FC.

Update: Is Gylfi Sigurdsson Still In Jail?

Gylfi Sigurdsson is not in jail. He was released on bail after his arrest on 16th July in the year 2021.

The Greater Manchester police didn’t have to reveal his name. However, his club Everton FC had addressed that a senior player was suspended.

Gylfi was then left out of Everton’s final Premier League squad for the 2021–22 season on September 10, 2021.

Since then, he has not made an appearance for the Everton FC in the current season English Premier League or in any other competitions

A few days later the club’s office announced that the midfielder was released from jail and was on bail, his family was with him for support.

Moreover, In December 2021, he was granted a three-month extension on his bail. While Everton FC has failed to provide a recent update.

Everton Footballer Gylfi Sigurdsson Was Arrested Under Assault Charges

Gylfi Sigurdsson was charged with a child sex offense and abusing the minors.

The Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið was the first paper to confirm the midfielder’s arrest.

They also noted that “He is on police bail pending further investigations”. The police had also searched his house, while, he still requires an inquiry.

Where Is Gylfi Sigurdsson Today?

Some reports state that Everton has provided Gylfi Sigurdsson with a safe house where he’s currently accommodated with his family and wife.

The Icelandic footballer is also seen inactive on his social media handle. He has not posted anything on his Instagram handle with 227 thousand followers since June 7, 2021.

Meanwhile, his wife, Alexandra varsdóttir, and other family members have been silent since the news broke.

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Lourie Helzer

Update: 2023-11-26