Tottenham Hotspur fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone is dead.
The club in a statement on issued on Thursday October 6, 2022 made the announcement saying that they were devastated about his death.
The 61-year-old joined Tottenham in November, 2021, as part of head coach Antonio Conte’s backroom staff, having previously held roles at Juventus, Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio.
“As loveable off the pitch as he was demanding on it, Gian Piero quickly became a hugely popular figure with players and staff.
“He will be greatly missed by everyone at the Club and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly sad time,’ the club said in the statement.