«Breaking News» Saint-Etienne confirm death of defender William Gomis after he was 'shot dead' at the age of 19

Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne have confirmed the death of their former defender William Gomis after he was 'shot dead' at the age of 19.

The circumstances surrounding Gomis' sudden death are yet to be clarified, but reports in Saint-Etienne are claiming he was shot and killed in La Seyne-sur-Mer.

It has also been reported that a 14-year-old boy also died in the incident, with police finding 24 Kalashnikov cases at the scene.

Saint-Etienne confirm death of William Gomis after he was 'shot dead' at the age of 19

One of Gomis' brothers had also reportedly died from gun shot wounds only a few weeks ago.

Saint-Etienne released a statement on Monday to confirm Gomis had passed away late on Sunday evening.

It read: 'AS Saint-Etienne had the immense sadness to learn of the tragic death of William Gomis, which occurred last night.

'Appreciated by his former team-mates and educators for his human qualities, the young player, who would have turned 20 in December, did all his training at the club where he had arrived at the age of 15.

Gomis never made his senior debut but played for Saint-Etienne's B team 18 times last season

'The club's leaders, coaches, players and employees are deeply affected by William's sudden death and offer their deepest sympathies to his family.' 

Gomis, who is understood to be related to former Swansea striker Bafetimbi, left Saint-Etienne in the summer after spending five years at the club despite reportedly being offered a new deal.

He never made his senior debut, but represented their B team in the Championnat National 18 times last season and wore the captain's armband regularly.

His former Saint-Etienne team-mates paid tribute to the 19-year-old with a number of emotional posts on social media.

Anthony Maisonnial, who came through the club's youth ranks alongside Gomis, wrote on Twitter: 'I am shocked and especially sad. 

'When I was called that night to be told, I thought I had a nightmare. All our moments and delights we have spent together will remain forever in my memory.

'Today my brother you left for the big trip. My prayers are going to you. May God open the doors of paradise. I cry as I say I love you my brother.'

SAINT-ETIENNE'S FULL STATEMENT

AS Saint-Etienne had the immense sadness to learn of the tragic death of William Gomis, which occurred last night. 

Appreciated by his former teammates and educators for his human qualities, the young player, who would have turned 20 in December, did all his training at the club where he had arrived at the age of 15. 

He came from the class of 1998, that of Arnaud Nordin, Mahdi Camara, Cyril Martin-Pichon, Ronael Pierre-Gabriel and Anthony Maisonnial, so many friends with whom he shared great joy and followed his apprenticeship. 

Aspiring then intern, he left the ASSE last June after his five-year training cycle. This solid and elusive defender has contributed, during the 2017-2018 season, the accession of the reserve team to the National Championship 2.

The club's leaders, coaches, players and employees are deeply affected by William's sudden death and offer their deepest sympathies to his family. 

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