Lawyers for São Paulo's Nicolas issue new statement regarding car accident
Legal counsel for São Paulo defender Nicolas Bosshardt denies criminal conduct following a fatal car accident. The player remains sidelined from training.
The legal team representing São Paulo left-back Nicolas Bosshardt has released a new statement concerning the car accident that occurred on Tuesday, August 4. His lawyers assert that the athlete was not under the influence of alcohol and held a valid driver's license at the time of the incident.
According to the statement, Nicolas remained at the scene, provided immediate assistance to the victim, and contacted emergency services. His representatives claim the player has cooperated fully with authorities since the accident and maintain that technical investigations will prove he did not commit any criminal act.
Due to the judicial secrecy imposed on the case, no further details will be disclosed at this time. Nicolas remains absent from São Paulo training sessions.
The player is currently responding to the case while free, but must adhere to precautionary measures, including a driving ban and mandatory monthly court appearances. Initial investigation reports suggested the player was exceeding the speed limit, while the victim was crossing the road outside of a designated crosswalk.