Tottenham players have paid tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone following his death at the age of 61. Following reports from Italy on Thursday morning stating that Spurs' fitness coach had died suddenly from acute leukaemia, Tottenham confirmed the tragic news at 10am.
"We are devastated to announce that fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away," read a statement on the club's official website. "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."
