Chelsea Mourn Kitman Who Passed Away After Two Weeks Vacation in Ghana

• Chelsea's Ghanaian kitman Eric Asiedu has sadly passed away after a two-week vacation in Ghana
• Tributes are pouring in for the man who was affectionately known as the Boss, with John Terry and Callum Hudson-Odoi sending their condolences
• Eric Asiedu joined the English Premier League side in 2013 and has been working with the U18 as the kit manager

English club, Chelsea, are mourning the passing of Ghanaian kitman, Eric Asiedu, who passed away after a two-week vacation in his native.

Eric Asiedu joined the Blues in 2013 and has since been working with the U18 team before his sudden death.

Chelsea took to their official website to mourn the passing of the man affectionately known as the Boss at Cobham.

"Eric was a hugely popular figure at our Cobham training ground in his role as Academy kitman, always going about his work with an infectious smile and wonderful positivity. He will be sadly missed by us all and the pain of his sudden passing will be felt by many," wrote Chelsea.

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"Affectionately known as ‘boss’ by players and staff alike, Eric went above and beyond to develop strong relationships with those he worked with in the Under-18 age group. He was a caring mentor and confidant in the dressing room to players taking their first tentative steps into full-time football, while carrying out his daily duties in meticulous fashion."

A Ghanaian social media influence, Asiedu Mends confirmed Eric Asiedu, who is his uncle, was in Ghana for two weeks before his death.

Tributes pour in for Eric Asiedu

@JohnTerry26, who is Chelsea's former captain posted:

RIP Eric. Heartbreaking news today. BOSS you will be deeply missed.

@Calteck10, a Chelsea winger, wrote:

This really hurts! RIP ERIC. You really helped me through a lot growing up in the academy and you was more than a Kit man, you was a Good hearted man who wanted nothing but the best for Everyone!! Thank you for everything and May your soul Rest in perfect peace

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@AsieduMends added:

This is my uncle . He came to Ghana to spend some holidays just last 2 weeks and he passed away this morning. These past few days hasn’t been okay with me but better days ahead . Thank you uncle for the advice and support

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