Ex-Manchester City winger arrested in tax fraud probe

Former Netherlands youth international Kiki Musampa has been arrested on suspicion of alleged tax fraud amounting to nearly £100,000, according to reports from the Netherlands.

The 48-year-old, best remembered in England for his loan spell at Manchester City in 2005, was detained by Dutch police on Tuesday following a raid at his residence.

Authorities seized documents and luxury watches, while Musampa’s 65-year-old accountant was also taken into custody.

The Netherlands' Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIDO) alleges that Musampa falsely declared himself an overseas tax resident while continuing to earn an income in the country.

By doing so, investigators claim, he defrauded the tax authorities of over €100,000 (£86,500).

It is further alleged that the former winger has faced long-standing tax difficulties, including the repossession of a property in Amsterdam in previous years.

Musampa was released from custody on Wednesday afternoon but remains under investigation.

Musampa currently works with Ajax, serving as assistant manager of their reserve side, Jong Ajax.

Reacting to the news, a club spokesperson said: “We are aware of Kiki Musampa’s arrest, but think it is too early to react to it in detail.”

Musampa retired from professional football in 2009 after a career spanning several countries, including the Netherlands, France, Spain, England, Turkey, and South Korea.

He is best known to Premier League fans for his stint with Manchester City, where he joined on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2005 and scored four goals in 45 appearances.

At club level, Musampa won league titles with Ajax and Bordeaux, and was part of the Ajax squad that won the 1995 UEFA Champions League, although he did not feature in the final against AC Milan.

Since retiring, he has taken on several youth coaching roles, including one with the Netherlands U-21 national team. He rejoined Ajax in 2024, working with the U-19s before being promoted to assistant manager of Jong Ajax in July 2025.