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Tragic news just hours after what is probably the most important game in history Atalanta, since the death of Willy Ta Bi, Ivorian footballer in the youth category who made his debut with the club in 2019 and on Tuesday died at just 21 years old.
We share with deep emotion the grief of the family members for the untimely death of Willy Braciano Ta Bi. Italian spring champion in 2019, he saw his dream end too soon … Hi Willy, rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/YutGf9CwzC
– Atalanta BC (@Atalanta_BC) February 23, 2021
Why did Willy Ta Bi die?
The day before, Atalanta vs. Real Madrid al Champions League finals, the Italian team regretted that liver cancer will end Ta Bi’s life, an isolationist who defended the colors of his country in youth teams.
At the club level, the Ivorian participated in the lower divisions with Adjamé from his country and was employed by Mooussou FC, from where he made the leap to Italy with Atalanta’s inferiors, was ceded On the stairs and returned to the Nerazzurri, recording his last game in June 2019, when the disease was detected.
Condolences from Atalanta to Ta Bi
“President Antonio Percassi and the entire Atalanta family are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Willy Braciano Ta Bi. A cruel fate too soon interrupted a dream that began with the Nerazzurri shirt in January 2019. It took a few months for him to play a leading role in the spring and help Scudetto return to Bergamo, but more chosen to leave a wonderful memory of himself. Goodbye Willy … “, they published on their website.