Jordi Bongard dead at 20: Borussia Monchengladbach star killed in traffic accident as Bundesliga giants cancel training
GERMAN football is in mourning after the death of Borussia Monchengladbach star Jordi Bongard.
His football club tweeted out that the 20-year-old had lost his life in a car accident.
Bongard joined Monchengladbach’s academy aged 12, and was recently playing in the U23 side.
The Bundesliga outfit posted: “Borussia mourns the death of U23s player Jordi Bongard, who unfortunately died in a car accident last night.
“We would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
“Jordi will forever be in our thoughts and in our hearts!”
Monchengladbach, who have cancelled training today, also shared a photo of the player who played centre-back.
A whole host of German clubs responded to the post, passing on their condolences.
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Mainz wrote: “We are shocked and saddened by this terrible news.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Jordi’s family at this difficult time.”
VFL Wolfsburg posted: “This truly hurts. We extend our sincerest condolences Jordi’s family, friends and everyone at Gladbach.”
And Hertha Berlin added: “Everyone at Hertha sends their thoughts and condolences to Jordi Bongard’s family, friends and teammates.”
Bongard scored nine goals in 74 appearances for Borussia’s youth teams, and was delighted to sign a pro contract in July last year.
He has also played twice for the Germany U18 side.
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