He Club Atlético Central de Sevilla This Sunday, late last night, he published a statement on his social media accounts in which he showed his “deep regret” over the death of Gonzalo, “one of our junior category players.”
«In these moments of sadness, we want to convey our sincere condolences and accompany all your loved ones so that the void left by his departure is as immense as the legacy is of joy, effort and camaraderie that he always showed on and off the field,” says the note from the Sevillian entity.
El Central does not give more information about the cause of death or the identity of the deceased, but from one of the paragraphs of the statement it is deduced that Gonzalo played as a goalkeeper: “In football, as in life, we learn to to be a team, to support each other and to rise up in the face of adversity. Although we feel a deep loss today, we also know that every step he took, every stop and every smile he shared will continue to be present in the memories of those of us who were lucky enough to share with him.
«Today, more than ever, we come together as one big family, remembering that even in the darkest moments, there is always a light that guides us. Our player will always be at the heart of Club Atlético Central, his spirit will accompany us in every game, in every training session, and in every moment of shared effort. May his memory inspire us to move forward, united and strong, knowing that every step we take together makes us greater, as people and as a team. Rest in peace, dear Gonzalo. You will always be one of us,” the letter concludes.
Such harsh news impacted all of Sevillian and Andalusian football. Many clubs are sending messages of condolences. Starting with the two big ones in the capital, Sevilla y Betis.
Real Betis Balompié expresses its condolences for the death of Gonzalo, a junior player from Club Atlético Central.
We convey our deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/e8p7OpnxYf
— Real Betis Cantera (@RBetisCantera) October 14, 2024
Of course, many modest teams, from Andalusia and the rest of Spain, also showed their condolences for such a tragic event: Two Sisters CF 1971, Castilleja Football Club, UD Tomares, Lora CF, RCD New Seville, Circle of the Future CD, UB Lebrijana, Triaca Football Club…
