- Patrick Dorgu rose by the ranks at Lecce earlier than transferring to Man United
- He has now paid tribute to his ex-physio following his sudden demise aged 38
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Manchester United wing-back Patrick Dorgu has paid tribute to his former physio after his sudden demise on the age of 38.
Lecce physio, Graziano Fiorita, was discovered lifeless on Thursday forward of Friday’s Serie A match in opposition to Atalanta in Bergamo on Friday night time.
Lecce introduced the tragic information in an announcement on their web site, whereas confirming tomorrow’s match has now been postponed.
The assertion learn: ‘US Lecce, deeply shocked, proclaims that Graziano Fiorita has all of a sudden handed away. The physiotherapist was with the staff on the retreat in Coccaglio.
‘The staff will return to Lecce instantly, as tomorrow’s match in opposition to Atalanta shall be postponed.
‘On this second of deep ache and complete disbelief, by which any phrase could be superfluous, the membership can solely collect round his spouse Azzurra and his youngsters Carolina, Davide, Nicolò and Riccardo, his mom Francesca and all his members of the family.’
Patrick Dorgu paid a heartfelt tribute to his former physio after his sudden demise aged 38
Dorgu moved to Man United in February after breaking by at Lecce the place he labored alongside physio, Graziano Fiorita
Fiorita had served Lecce for 20 years, and helped Dorgu make the breakthrough into the primary staff previous to his February swap to Outdated Trafford.
Dorgu took to Instagram to submit an image of Fiorita on his Story alongside the message in Italian that learn: ‘Riposa in tempo amico mio’ (relaxation in peace my buddy).
Atalanta, who had been on account of face Lecce on Friday, additionally despatched their condolences following Fiorita’s passing.
‘Atalanta BC joins the household and @OfficialUSLecce in mourning the sudden passing of Graziano Fiorita, physiotherapist of the Salento membership,’ the membership’s X submit acknowledged.
The match will now should be rescheduled in the identical week that fixtures additionally needed to be altered on the final minute within the aftermath of the demise of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis handed away on the age of 88 on Easter Monday. 4 Serie A video games had been on account of happen, however they have been subsequently moved to Wednesday because the nation mourned the lack of the Pope.
