Arsenal legend, Robin van Persie and former Netherlands midfielder, George Boateng have reacted to the departure of Christian Attah Gyan.
The Ghana international reportedly passed away on Wednesday, three days to new year at 43.
He was said to have lost his life to cancer he had been struggling with for quite a long time.
Gyan’s demise was declared by Feyenoord, where Gyan was in action between 1997- 200.
Gyan was born in Tema and left Ghana to join Feyenoord in 1997 where he won the Dutch league and UEFA Cup in 1999 and 2002 respectively.
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Reacting, Van Persie, with whom Gyan played at Feyenoord posted on his Instagram account: “A beautiful soul is never forgotten. You were there for me in the early days of my career and supported me like a big brother. I will forever be thankful for those memories. Rest in peace Christian.”
Boateng 46, also posted: “This is a hard one for me to take. R.I.P Christian Gyan. I will never forget our time together at Feyenoord. Rest In Peace my brother.”
Bonaventure Kalou, also a teammate at Feyenoord posted, “Rest well, my brother. You have worked hard. “My heart goes out to Anita and the children..”
