Matija Sarkic was a 'popular guy' who 'always had a smile on his face,' a club spokesperson says.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are among those paying tribute to the club's "beloved" former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic,The Montenegro international spent three seasons at Molineux after signing from Aston Villa in 2020, before he left to join Millwall last year.
Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs said he was "loved by everyone" and a "popular guy" who "always had a smile on his face".Sarkic died on the morning of 15 June while in Budva, Montenegro, a Wolves spokesperson said., formerly Twitter, the club said the keeper was "smart, bright, warm and funny" and would be "missed by all of us".
"He was unbelievably humble and treated everyone how he would want to be treated himself," he said. "He was the perfect pro." After arriving from Aston Villa, the keeper spent time on loan at clubs including Stratford Town, Shrewsbury Town, Birmingham City, and Stoke City, before joining Millwall last summer where he went on to play 32 times.to the 26-year-old on Saturday, with Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Stratford Town all adding they were "deeply saddened" to hear of the keeper's death.Sarkic had joined the Potters on loan from Wolves in January 2023, going on to feature in eight matches.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Matija Sarkic dead aged 26: Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper tragically dies after short illness...
Read more »
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged 26 as tributes pour in for shot-stopperMillwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26 after falling ill.
Read more »
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dead aged 26The ex Aston Villa keeper, who also had a spell with Livingston, fell ill while on international duty with Montenegro.
Read more »
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged just 26The goalkeeper passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness despite immediate medical attention
Read more »
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged 26The goalkeeper passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness despite immediate medical attention
Read more »
Former Wolves, Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged 26Former Wolves, Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of 26.
Read more »