Tottenham Hotspur star Serge Aurier has opened up about the fatal shooting of his brother in France, and revealed how he found out he was murdered.
On Monday, it was reported in France that the Ivory Coast international's brother Christopher was shot to death in the city of Toulouse.
While Aurier made himself available to play in Spurs' 3-1 away win over Newcastle United on Wednesday night, he has since discussed the tragic passing of his younger sibling.
The 27-year-old has revealed that he was sent a picture of a tweet by a friend that broke the news, explaining that his brother was killed by his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend, who has since handed himself over to authorities.
"I asked if he was with his girlfriend. But he had come home and gone out.
"I had to quickly tell my mother and anticipate it. I stayed in bed all day without moving. It was a difficult day.
"I met one of the friends who was with him. It's a girl story. He was talking to an ex from a long time ago. Her new boyfriend wanted him to stop.
"Christopher did not answer. He ignored him. The guy went to buy food. He came back and shot him.
"His friend is a brave man. It's hard to be with someone and see them dead the next second. I told him not to be angry. It was his day."
Aurier was also happy to hear that the man who killed his brother is in custody, and insisted he has no feelings of hatred towards him.
"It is good news that he surrendered. It's very clever on his part," he added.
"Today, we have to calm things down. I have no feeling of hatred or revenge. I work in a profession where you have to be calm. I'm calm. I have faith in justice.
"I am saddened, I am in regret. I continue to mourn the death of my brother."
