Former Wolves, Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged 26

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Former Wolves, Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of 26.

Sarkic was currently away on international duty with Montenegro, but reportedly fell ill and was pronounced dead early this morning.

The Millwall goalkeeper was man-of the-match during Montenegro's 2-0 defeat to Belgium last Wednesday. "Sarkic, The Lions' number one goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023."Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija's family and friends at this immensely sad time.

Sarkic signed for Wolves on a three-year contract from Aston Villa in the summer of 2020 after spending five years at Villa Park.On his return to Wolves, Sarkic made his first-team debut in the EFL Cup second-round win over Preston.Matija Sarkic on loan at Shrewsbury Town

 

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