Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Axel Tuanzebe Sues Manchester United for £1M Over Alleged Medical Negligence
A former soccer player for Manchester United, Axel Tuanzebe, is suing the club for a large amount of money.
He says that when he got hurt, the team's doctors and trainers didn't take good care of him.
He had a broken bone in his back in 2020, and he believes if they had treated it correctly, he would have been able to play soccer without pain.
Now, he says he can't play as well as he used to because of their mistake.
He's asking for over a million pounds because he thinks the club's actions hurt his chances to play and earn money.
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has filed a lawsuit against the club.
Tuanzebe is seeking over £1 million in damages for alleged clinical negligence.
The lawsuit is based on a pars fracture sustained in January 2020 and a subsequent fracture two years later.
The former player claims he can no longer play professional football without restriction or impediment due to the alleged negligence.
The lawsuit states that proper treatment would have likely allowed him to avoid pain and play without limitations.
- Who
- Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe
- What
- Filing a lawsuit seeking £1 million in damages for alleged clinical negligence, stating he can no longer play without restriction.
- When
- Lawsuit filed at the London High Court.
- Where
- London High Court
- Why
- Alleging that appropriate treatment plans were not followed for a pars fracture sustained in January 2020, impacting his career and earnings.
- Plaintiff
- Axel Tuanzebe
- Defendant
- Manchester United
- Claim Amount
- In excess of £1,000,000
- Legal Action
- Lawsuit filed at London High Court
- Allegation
- Clinical Negligence
- Injury Basis
- Pars fracture, left side (Jan 2020) and right side (two years later)