Ivory Coast midfielder, Cheick Tiote, has died after collapsing while training with his club in China.
The 30- year- old joined Chinese Super League side Beijing Enterprises. He was said to have slumped at the training ground on Monday and taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead .
“ During a routine training session at 6pm today , Ivory Coast player Cheik Tioté suddenly fainted and the club immediately rushed him to hospital, but unfortunately efforts to save him failed and he passed away at 7pm. , ” Beijing Enterprises said in a statement .
“ The player ’ s relatives have been informed. Beijing Enterprises football club expresses its deep sorrow and profound condolences for Mr Tiote’ s untimely death .
“ After joining Beijing Enterprises Group FC on February 5th 2017, Mr Tiote has made a great contribution to the club and has received plaudits from the coaching staff and team- mates for his superb ability and professionalism .
“ We hereby express our sincere condolences following Mr Tiote’ s unfortunate death . ”
Tiote, who spent seven years playing for English Premier League club , Newcastle, was said to have suffered a heart attack .
The deceased ’ s agent , Emanuele Palladino , announced Tiote’ s passing in a statement .
He said , “ We cannot say any more at the moment and we request that his family be respected at this difficult time . We ask for all your prayers . ”

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True just saw this on the BBC - he slumped and died! Terrible thing, he was a pleasure to watch whilst at NewCastle, box to box midfielder! Can't forget the goal he scored against Arsenal in the 4:4 draw game!

Rest In Peace Cheick