Bayern Munich say they have had “detailed and clarifying” talks with Nusair Mazrawi after the full-back expressed his support for Palestine.
The Morocco international posted pro-Palestine posts on Instagram following Israel’s attacks on Gaza in response to a surprise attack earlier this month.
The social media comments sparked reports that Mazrawi’s future at Bayern was under threat, but the club moved to defuse tensions by meeting him after his return from international duty.
Bayern’s statement included a message from the full-back saying: “I condemn all terrorism and terrorist organisations.”
Of the club statement added: “FC Bayern Munich had a detailed and clarifying conversation with Noussair Mazraoui this week. The reason for the conversation was Mazraoui’s Instagram posts about terror against Israel almost two weeks ago, which led to an upset and criticism.
“FC Bayern and Noussair Mazraoui strongly oppose the transfer of the conflict in the Middle East and its violence to Germany, which is committed to peace. Hatred and violence of any kind have no place in Germany’s political culture.
“FC Bayern stands with the Jewish community of Germany and with Israel; nothing justifies the killing of children and families.
“FC Bayern believes that football must unleash the power of reconciliation between different cultures, especially in the most difficult times.”
CEO of Bayern Jan-Christian Dreesen added: “Noussair Mazraoui reliably assured us that as a peace-loving person he firmly rejects terror and war and never wanted to cause irritation with his posts. FC Bayern condemns the Hamas attack on Israel.”
The Bundesliga champions added that the 25-year-old will not be dropped from the squad but is unavailable to play against Mainz on Saturday due to injury.