We are devastated by Mattia’s death; Aston Villa, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury bid farewell to Šarkic…

Football club Millvol announced this morning after the tragic death of the player of the national team of Montenegro, Matija Šarkić.

Sarkić defended for Millwall last season – making 32 appearances in the Championship as well as one in the FA Cup.

“Millwall Football Club is completely devastated by the death of goalkeeper Matija Šarkić. Since his arrival from Wolverhampton in August 2023, Šarkić has made 33 appearances for the Lions. He has also represented his country with pride on several occasions. Everyone at the club is texting. love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this difficult time, the club will make no further comment at this time and appeals for the privacy of Matija’s family to be respected,” Millvola said in a statement.

Matija Šarkić was born in 1997 in Grimsby. He started his career in the youth ranks of Anderlecht and then in 2015 he moved to the youth ranks of Aston Villa.

“All of us at Aston Villa are deeply saddened by the death of our former goalkeeper, Matija Šarkić. In 2015, Matija came to our Academy, where he stayed for five seasons, and in the meantime became the goalkeeper of the Montenegrin national team. The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time,” Aston Villa said.

Sarkić also played for Stratford, Livingston, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Stoke.

“We are devastated by today’s tragic news. Matija was smart, bright, warm and funny – he gave his all to his profession and the people around him. A teammate, colleague and friend. He will be missed by all,” the statement read. Wolverhampton. message.

They also announced other clubs that Šarkić played for.

“Stoke Football Club is shocked and deeply saddened by the death of former goalkeeper, Matija Šarkic. The thoughts of everyone at Stoke are with Matija’s family and friends at this difficult time and we offer our condolences. We send our support and condolences to the football club Milvol and the Football Association of Montenegro, as well as to all colleagues, colleagues and friends of Matija,” Stouka wrote in the message.

“Everyone at Birmingham Football Club is shocked to learn that Matija Šarkic has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him,” Birmingham said.

“Shrewsbury Football Club is devastated to learn that our former player, Matija Šarkic, has passed away aged 27. Matija was a very popular figure at the club. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. ,’ they said. Shrewsbury.

( S.Nj. )