Davide Astori dies aged 31: Fiorentina captain found dead in his hotel room
FIORENTINA captain Davide Astori has been found dead in his hotel room. The Italian footballer was aged just 31.
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His club released a statement saying: “Fiorentina are profoundly shaken and forced to announce that their captain Davide Astori has died.
“For this terrible and delicate situation, and above all out of respect for his family, we appeal to the sensitivity of the media.”
Astori began his career in the youth system at AC Milan.
He joined Cagliari in 2008.
He also had loan spells at Roma and Fiorentina. Two years ago he signed permanently for Fiorentina.
Former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi: "It seems impossible. I can’t believe it and I cry with his family and with Fiorentina. Bye, Captain! #Astori"
All Serie A games have been postponed today as a mark of respect.
Italian media said the footballer was found dead in his hotel room.
Footage released appears to shows his body being removed from the hotel this morning.