A 30-year-old footballer collapsed and died in front of his mum one day before his first training session with a new club.
Luca Aluisi was at home yesterday (19 Aug) morning when he suddenly started feeling unwell.
He fell to the floor and lost consciousness.
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By the time emergency responders arrived, it was too late to save him.
In mid-June, Aluisi celebrated his transfer to Castell’Azzara, in Italy’s Tuscany region.
He was due to begin pre-season training today (20 Aug) after passing his medical exams.
A club spokesperson said he had been “ready to wear our shirt and begin this new sporting journey with enthusiasm”.
They added: “Every training session, every match, every goal – Luca will always be with us.”
Aluisi, originally from Marta in the Lazio region, had played as a midfielder for several local teams, as reported by Need To Know.
He followed in the footsteps of his father, Marco – now a police officer in Viterbo – by playing for Ischia di Castro and his boyhood club Virtus Marta.
Virtus Marta president Massimo Natali said: “He had played with us since he was a child, always showing passion and dedication.
“He was a kind, sensitive young man who took part in community activities. His memory will live on in all of us.”
A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death.
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