The former PSG and European clubs' defender has passed away at the age of 39

Football news 01 sep 2024, 03:34

The ex-defender of PSG and a number of English and European clubs died at the age of 39

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Today, it was announced that former Paris Saint-Germain, Leicester City, and Ivory Coast national team defender, Sol Bamba, has passed away at the age of 39.

The news was confirmed by the press service of Adanaspor, where Bamba was serving as the club’s technical director. He had traveled with the team for an away match against Manisa, but on August 30th, his health took a turn for the worse. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Sol's life could not be saved.

Dün oynanan Manisa Futbol Kulübü müsabakası öncesi rahatsızlanan Teknik Direktörümüz Souleymane Bamba Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Hastanesine kaldırılmış ve burada verdiği yaşam savaşını malesef kaybetmiştir. Başta ailesi olmak üzere camiamızın başı sağolsun.. pic.twitter.com/vUsZY7PfTW
— Adanaspor A.Ş. 🇹🇷 (@AdanasporResmi) August 31, 2024

It is worth noting that in 2021, Bamba was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a malignant cancer of the lymphatic system. However, the former footballer overcame the disease after undergoing chemotherapy and even managed to play another season for Middlesbrough.

We are devastated to learn of the passing of Sol Bamba at the age of 39.

Our thoughts are with Sol's family and friends at this time.

RIP Sol ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jNYNiHPKE7
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) August 31, 2024

Bamba was a product of PSG’s youth academy but only made one appearance for the first team. He went on to play in Scotland for Dunfermline Athletic and Hibernian, in England for Leicester City, Leeds United, Cardiff City, and Middlesbrough, as well as in Turkey for Trabzonspor and in Italy for Palermo.

🤍 Everyone at #LUFC is devastated to learn of the news that former #LUFC captain Sol Bamba has passed away. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace, Sol, you will be forever in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/HFqtYgsFkM
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 31, 2024

He reached the Scottish Cup final with Dunfermline, became the Championship runner-up with Cardiff, and with the Ivory Coast national team, he made it to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

It is with the deepest sadness that we have learnt this evening about the passing of Club legend, Sol Bamba.

As a player and coach, Sol's impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman.

Our… pic.twitter.com/f4eOicxMyt
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) August 31, 2024

We are all devastated to hear that our former defender, Sol Bamba, has passed away, aged 39.

Sol, a popular figure during his brief but memorable stay in Leicester, made 55 appearances for the Foxes, scoring four goals.

Our thoughts are with Sol’s friends and family at this… pic.twitter.com/wSER3qNLj9
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 1, 2024

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