Fulham defender Issa Diop, 26, is released without charge after being arrested in France having been accused of making repeated death threats to his former partner

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Fulham defender Issa Diop has been released without charge after being arrested in France. 

Diop was arrested after being accused of making repeated death threats to his former partner.

The 26-year-old Fulham defender was in police custody in Toulouse after he was arrested at the Pullman Hotel on Sunday evening at around 8pm according to regional news outlet La Depeche du Midi.

French media reported that Diop and his partner, 29, are currently in the midst of a divorce which has led to heated arguments between the pair.

Diop's former partner has allegedly claimed large sums of money through the divorce which the former West Ham star is unwilling to pay.

Fulham's Issa Diop has been released without charge after he was arrested in France

Reports in France claim Diop was arrested at Toulouse's Pullman Hotel (pictured) on Sunday

With the relationship turning sour, it has been claimed that Diop mentioned the possibility of 'definitely getting rid of her' according to La Depeche du Midi, with complaints filed against him last week.

It is also alleged that investigators had to wait until Diop left London, where he now lives, before making their move to arrest him.

On Monday afternoon a spokesman for Toulouse prosecutors said: 'The suspect has been released. There is no case to answer.' 

Fulham earlier released a statement that read: 'We are aware of reports emanating from France this morning regarding one of our players Issa Diop. We are currently liaising with the player's representatives to establish the facts.' 

Diop has claimed his threats were 'not serious', according to the French newspaper.

Diop signed a five-year deal with Fulham last year following his £15m move from West Ham

The centre-back signed a five-year contract with Fulham last summer after completing his £15million move from West Ham.

He made 25 Premier League appearances for Fulham last season, helping them secure a 10th-place finish.