Manchester United starlet Federico Macheda is the latest Premier League footballer to be subject to a burglary.
The teenage striker, who turns 18 next month, robbed at his home in Washway Road, Sale, at 3.40am on Sunday.
The robbers, thought to be wearing balaclavas, took thousands of pounds worth of goods including a watch, jewellery and money.
The Italian's friend was attacked and suffered minor head injuries during the intrusion.
"Two men stole cash and jewellery from the victims before running out of the house," said a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police.
"One man suffered a minor cut to his head in the robbery. Inquiries are ongoing."
The police spokesman was unable to confirm reports that the attack was linked to a row earlier in the evening outside a Manchester city centre nightclub.
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The teenage striker, who turns 18 next month, robbed at his home in Washway Road, Sale, at 3.40am on Sunday.
The robbers, thought to be wearing balaclavas, took thousands of pounds worth of goods including a watch, jewellery and money.
The Italian's friend was attacked and suffered minor head injuries during the intrusion.
"Two men stole cash and jewellery from the victims before running out of the house," said a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police.
"One man suffered a minor cut to his head in the robbery. Inquiries are ongoing."
The police spokesman was unable to confirm reports that the attack was linked to a row earlier in the evening outside a Manchester city centre nightclub.
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