Valencia takes action against Mir after allegations of sexual harassment

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La Liga club Valencia announced on Monday that it had initiated disciplinary proceedings against striker Rafa Mir after he was accused of sexual harassment last week.

“Valencia Football Club wishes to reiterate its firm condemnation of any kind of violence in any form, while respecting the legal presumption of innocence,” the club said in a statement.

Spanish police arrested the 27-year-old on September 2 after two women filed a complaint against Mir and another man, alleging that they had sexually harassed him in the striker's home.

A judge ordered Mir's conditional release while an investigation is conducted to determine whether there is enough evidence for a trial.

“It is up to the judiciary to determine the time frame and the next steps regarding the alleged facts on the basis of which Rafa Mir is being investigated,” Valencia said in a statement.

“However, Valencia Football Club has analyzed the situation and decided to take disciplinary action.”

Valencia announced that it would initiate disciplinary proceedings against Mir because “his conduct during his absence undoubtedly compromises the professional performance expected of him as a player of this club; it also damages the trust that our fans have in all our players.”

Mir, who also played for Wolves, denies committing sexual abuse.

He joined Valencia on loan from Sevilla in July, who signed him in 2021.

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