The goalkeeper passed away while on international duty after a sudden illness
Tributes have been paid to goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who has died at the age of 26. The shot-stopper passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness.
“Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26,” the Sky Bet Championship club said in a statement. “Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time. Grimsby-born Sarkic began his career in Anderlecht’s academy before joining Aston Villa in 2015. Sarkic had loan spells at Wigan, Stratford, Havant and Waterlooville and Livingston and moved to Wolves in 2020.
Millwall Supporters' Club posted on X: "What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26. Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall. Once a lion, always a lion."
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