Tottenham Hotspur Coach Dies ‘Suddenly’ Aged 62 From Leukemia

• Gian Piero Ventrone is said to have been taken ill in Italy before he went to Fatebenefratelli hospital in Naples, where he passed away
• The tragic news was confirmed by Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, with the Premier League club saying he will be 'greatly missed'
• Ventrone joined the north London club in November 2021 as part of Antonio Conte's backroom staff

Tottenham Hotspur have been plunged into mourning following the death of their fitness coach.

Gian Piero Ventrone is said to have passed away 'suddenly' from fulminant leukaemia at the age of 62.

His death was confirmed by the Premier League giants on Thursday, October 6.

In a statement shared by Tottenham on social media, the club said:

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"We are devastated to announce that fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away."

"He will be greatly missed by everyone at the Club, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly sad time."

According to The Mirror, citing sources in Italy, 'The Marine' as Ventrone was fondly known, passed away in Naples after he was taken ill.

When did Gian Piero Ventrone join Tottenham?

The 62-year-old joined linked up with Tottenham in November 2021 when Antonio Conte was appointed the club's new manager.

The Daily Mail reports that Ventrone was a trusted and valued member of Conte's backroom staff, having previously worked with him at Juventus.

Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio are some of the other clubs the fitness coach has worked with.

It is understood that his intense training regime has been pivotal in Tottenham's strong start to the new season.

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The north Londoners have lost only once in the Premier League this term, winning five of their last eight outings.

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The gaffer was accused of not 'going for it' in the London derby on Saturday, after he brought off Richarlison and Son Heung-Min for four defensive-oriented players.