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Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Salvio wanted by police after running over ex-wife [VIDEO]

Former Atletico Madrid star Eduardo Salvio is wanted by the police for allegedly running over his ex-wife, Magui Aravena.

A report in Argentina has that the incident happened in the early hours of Thursday night after a confrontation between the two.

According to Aravena, she confronted Salvio in the early hours of Thursday whilst he was in a car with another woman.

After an exchange of words, she stood in front of the former Benfica winger’s vehicle. Salvio proceeded to drive the car straight into her as he left the scene.

Aravena, has suffered injuries to her right leg which are currently being treated at the Argerich Hospital, in Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires police have opened an investigation after the 35-year-old reported an incident in the early hours of Thursday morning, in which Salvio allegedly drove his car towards Aravena in the Puerto Madero neighbourhood.

A source close to the investigation stated: ‘Prosecutors are working to collect evidence. Salvio won’t escape from the police. They have learned about what happened from the report his wife made.’

A police spokesman said: ‘The woman went over to speak with her husband, who was in his car with another woman. The suspect drove forward, and struck Mrs Aravena.’

Salvio, who has made 14 appearances for Argentina, is wanted on charges of gender-based violence. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

Salvio signed for Spanish giants Atletico in 2010, winning two Europa League titles in his stint at the club which saw him score 10 goals in 69 games in all competitions, before he joined Benfica.

He enjoyed eight successful seasons in Portugal which saw 62 times in 266 matches in all competitions and 14 trophies, including five Primeira Liga titles, two Portuguese Cups and four Portuguese League Cups.

After moving back to his home country with Boca in July 2019, Salvio won the league title and Copa Argentina in his first season. He has scored 13 goals in 44 games in all competitions in his time with the Blue and Golds.

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