Former Switzerland midfielder Karim Gazzetta has taken his own life at his home in Bosnia and Herzergovina.
The 27-year-old was found dead in front of his home in the city of Mostar, 45 miles south of Sarajevo, early this morning, local media said. Police were conducting an investigation outside his home earlier today.
He had signed for local team Zrinjski, the reigning Bosnian champions, in the summer but was restricted to two appearances owing to injuries.
Gazzetta's first club, Servette, said in a statement posted on social media: "The Servettienne family mourns today the disappearance of Karim Gazetta, child of the club. To his loved ones, his family, we send our most sincere condolences and our support. Rest in peace Karim."
The attacking midfielder was once tipped for the very top and appeared for the Swiss at every level up to Under-20 but he had experienced continuous injury problems. He also played for Winterthur, Lausanne and Xamax.
In their tribute, Lausanne said: "The Swiss football family is in mourning. It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Karim Gazzetta. The LS presents its most sincere condolences to all of his family and loved ones."
A spokesman for the Swiss Football League added: "The Swiss Football League mourns the loss of former U20 international Karim Gazzetta, who tragically passed away in Bosnia.
"Most recently, at the age of 27, he was under contract with the Bosnian league leaders Zrinjski Mostar.
"The SFL expresses its deepest condolences to the entire family and loved ones, especially his younger brother Luca, who made three appearances in the Challenge League for Servette FC in the 2017/18 season and is currently playing in the Promotion League for Stade Nyonnais."
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