Arsenal Legend Nwankwo Kanu Pays Tribute To Gentleman Jose Antonio Reyes
Published: June 01, 2019
Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash at the age of 35, Spanish club Sevilla confirmed on Saturday, June 1.
The striker died in a traffic accident recorded at 1140 hours on the A-376 motorway, from Seville to Utrera.
Reyes was on the books of Extremadura when he passed away but played for top clubs such as Sevilla, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Benfica, and won the Europa League five teams with his Spanish clubs.
The news of his death left the footballing world in shock and many footballers, including former teammate Nwankwo Kanu, took to social media to say their last goodbye to the ex-Spain international.
Kanu posted on Instagram : ''I am devastated by this sad news, Reyes was a gentleman. May his soul rest in peace. @arsenal #arsenal #coyg #premierleague #spain #london #rip''.
Kanu is a member of the Arsenal 'Invincibles' that went unbeaten in the 2003-2004 season and José Antonio Reyes also featured for the side.
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