'Horrible news': Football rocked by death of 17-year-old star
Tributes have been pouring in on social media for Jeremy Wisten after news of the former Manchester City youth player's tragic death.
He was only 17 years old.
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Wisten joined Premier League giant City's under-13 squad in 2015, where he played for several years before being released in 2019.
The young centre back had remained in contact with Manchester City after leaving, with the club paying their condolences to the young player's family.
"The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former academy player Jeremy Wisten," the club said in a statement.
"We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time."
The Professional Footballers’ Association has also been in contact with Wisten's family to offer their support.
Wisten's sudden death has sent shockwaves through English football, with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling among the numerous stars to pay tribute to the youngster.
The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 25, 2020
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) October 25, 2020
Horrible news... RIP young man 💙🕊
— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) October 25, 2020
Rip brother
— Otybrancanada (@otybrancanada) October 26, 2020
So sad to hear of this terrible news. Our love and sincerest condolences go out to those closest to him x
— Pontardawe Town Academy (@pontyacademyfc) October 25, 2020
RIP Jeremy...was a pleasure to be your coach #ripjeremywisten pic.twitter.com/CQNjJRGnxl
— Matt (@mcinerney79) October 25, 2020
Former teammates rocked by Wisten’s death
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds so Wisten's family can give him "the best send-off he deserves".
Wisten also played for Altrincham Juniors and De La Salle earlier in his career.
Cole Palmer has been at City since the Under-8's and the attacking midfielder shared some touching images of the time he shared there with Wisten.
You Will Be Forever Missed 💔 Fly High My Brother 😇❤️ Rest In Paradise! 🌟
A post shared by Cole Jermaine Palmer (@colepalmer_10) on
Blackburn Rovers player Tyrhys Dolan - a former teammate of Wisten's at City - says he is dedicating his career to his good friend.
“The pain is indescribable. I can’t believe I’m writing this message,” he wrote.
“Thank-you enough for giving me the best times of my life. Always been a brother to me and I will carry on your legacy forever.
"For the rest of my days I will live in your honour knowing that wherever I go I represent you and your family.”
No details have been released about Wisten's cause of death and his family have not released a statement.
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