Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has paid tribute Jose Antonio Reyes, who was killed in a car crash aged 35.
The Gunners will continue their European adventure when they face Sevilla on Tuesday evening. And as the two sides prepare for the clash, Arteta has taken time to remember Reyes, who played for both sides.
Reyes was killed in a car crash in 2019. According to the police, the car had been traveling between 111 km/h (69 mph) and 130 km/h (81 mph) and potentially suffered a steering or tyre failure.
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“I have great memories,” Arteta recalled. “He was my roommate and we spent quite a lot of time together. He was a fantastic character with a very special personality and had an incredible football talent.
“At that age, I can’t recall a better player than him, he had everything. He played for both clubs and he is part of our history in a big way because he was part of the Invincibles as well. Hopefully he’s up there and feeling proud of both clubs, and tomorrow will be a very special night for him.”
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Arsenal need to win on Tuesday evening, having been stunned by Lens during the last gameweek. Sevilla, on the other hand, have drawn their opening two games in the Champions League.
The Gunners are second in the group, with Sevilla currently sitting in third.
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