- Spanish police have confirmed the loss of life of Croatian footballer Jakov Jelkic
- The 24-year-old had performed for Swiss third division membership FC Granges-Paccot
A Swiss soccer membership has paid tribute to one in every of their gamers after they had been discovered lifeless within the waters of a Spanish port metropolis.
Spanish police confirmed Jakov Jelkic, 24, had been discovered on Monday in Alicante.
Jelkic had performed for Swiss third division aspect FC Granges-Paccot.
The 24-year-old had performed with the workforce in Spain final weekend and reportedly joined his team-mates at a nightclub within the Levante dock space in Alicante.
His disappearance had been reported after he did not return to the workforce’s resort the next morning.
Cristian Plazas, a spokesman for the Nationwide Police of Alicante, reported a physique had been totally recognized after being found on Monday.
Spanish police have introduced the loss of life of Jakov Jelkic, an novice footballer from Croatia
FC Granges-Paccot shared a tribute on social media and mentioned Jelkic was an ‘inspiration’
Plazas instructed Spanish media an investigation has been launched, however Jelkic’s loss of life is presently being seen as unintended, with the footballer thought-about to have fallen into the ocean and drowned.
The police spokesperson said that cameras had seen Jelkic staggering out of a nightclub close to the port, ‘having ingested some sort of alcoholic drink.’
A tribute has been paid by FC Granges-Paccot following Jelkic’s loss of life.
‘It’s with nice unhappiness that we discovered of Jakov’s passing,’ an announcement learn.
‘Our ideas are along with his household, buddies, teammates and all those that knew him from close to and much.
‘His reminiscence will ceaselessly be engraved in our hearts. A pal, a teammate, an inspiration to all.
‘Relaxation in peace.’
Jelkic’s household had issued social media messages in an try and find him earlier than affirmation of her loss of life.
