MILLWALL goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away aged just 26.
The eight-cap Montenegro star fell ill while on international duty.
PAMatija Sarkic was Millwall’s No1 keeper[/caption]
GettyMatija Sarkic had a bright future for club and country[/caption]
Millwall Supporters’ Club posted on X: “What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26. Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall. Once a lion, always a lion.”
Sarkic was named man of the match in his last outing as he made nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Euro 2024 hopefuls Belgium.
He began his career in Anderlecht’s academy before being snapped up by Aston Villa in 2015.
The Grimsby-born stopper joined Wolves in 2020 and found form in loan spells with Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Stoke.
That convinced Millwall to make a permanent move last summer and Sarkic made 32 appearances for the Lions.
More to follow…
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