Tottenham Hotspur’s fitness coach, Gian Piero Ventrone, nicknamed ‘The Marine’ has passed away suddenly.
Newsbreak.ng reports that Ventrone had been battling fulminant leukaemia.
Tottenham confirmed his exit on Thursday and said “he will be greatly missed by everyone”. He was 61.
Gian Piero Ventrone was incredibly close to Antonio Conte. The players adored him, too, A very sad day at Tottenham Hotspur. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/bmTDk9IUtF
— Michael Bridge (@MichaelBridge_) October 6, 2022
Gian Piero Ventrone was such a well-loved member of the Tottenham team. We wanted to take a look back at what people have had to say about him in the past 💙🤍 Rest in Peace, our Marine pic.twitter.com/fQlproUYYs
— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) October 6, 2022
“We are devastated to announce that fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away,” the statement by Tottenham read.
“The 61-year-old joined the Club in November, 2021, as part of Antonio Conte’s backroom staff, having previously held roles at Juventus, Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio.
“As loveable off the pitch as he was demanding on it, Gian Piero quickly became a hugely popular figure with players and staff.
“He will be greatly missed by everyone at the Club and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly sad time.”
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