Atletico Madrid youngster Christian Minchola has tragically lost his life at the age of just 14, the club have announced. Minchola joined the La Liga giants in the 2013/14 season, when the first team last won the title under Diego Simeone.
Confirming the goalscoring prodigy's untimely death, the club wrote: "Atletico de Madrid is mourning the passing of our U14 player Christian Minchola. "We join in the grief of his family, teammates and friends.
May he rest in peace." Atletico president Enrique Cerezo also expressed his condolences to Minchola's family and friends. Cerezo added: "We are shocked by the sad news of the death of our player and deeply regret his loss. "Atlético de Madrid and the entire athletic family will be next to
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