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James Holt & Dan Wiggins & Matthew Fulton

Young boy who dreamed of being footballer found dead with brother as dad pays tribute

A young boy who loved Manchester United and dreamed of one day being a football player was tragically found dead alongside his brother and mum at home. Alexander and Maximus De Jager, aged nine and seven, respectively, were found dead on March 9 in East London, alongside their mother, Nadja De Jager, 47, by police.

Investigators are said not to be searching for anyone else in connection with the tragic deaths, reports My London. The two young boys' heartbroken dad has since paid a fitting tribute to his children.

Herman De Jager, 36, hailed his boys, who were always "full of joy, happiness, and life". The youngest brother, Max, was said to have had dreams of playing football, while Alexander wanted to be an engineer.

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