Chelsea's England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi says he'll face "no further action" from police after an allegation of rape last month.
He was arrested and later released on bail. Writing on Twitter, Hudson-Odoi thanked those who stood by him "during the difficult period".
"At a time where there are bigger things happening in the world right now, you may also be aware of serious allegations that were made against me.
"I have stayed silent and assisted the police fully throughout their enquiries, as I knew the day would soon come when my name would be cleared.
"Following a full and thorough investigation, the police have now confirmed they will take no further action.
"I have learned that being a footballer and playing for one of the best clubs in the world comes with a great responsibility, and going forward I will try and use my platform as a Chelsea player to be the best role model that I can be."
London's Metropolitan Police have also confirmed that the 19-year-old is no longer being investigated by them:
"A man arrested on Sunday, 17 May following an allegation of rape has been released with no further action.
"The incident is therefore no longer being investigated by police."
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