FORMER Spanish footie star Nico Hidalgo has tragically passed away aged 32.
The former Juventus academy star has sadly lost his lengthy battle with lung cancer.
Nico Hidalgo has tragically passed away aged 32[/caption]
The former Racing Santandar and Juventus star had been battling lung cancer since 2021[/caption]
Tributes have poured in for the late Hidalgo, including from former club Cadiz.
“It read: “‘Nico Hidalgo has left us.
“We will never forget your smile and your joy. Your struggle is our example. Rest in peace’”
Extremadura, which ceases to exist, also paid tribute to their late player.
“This morning we woke up to the sad news of the death of Nico Hidalgo, former Extremadura UD footballer, at the age of 32 due to lung cancer which he had been fighting since 2021,” a club statement read.
“From [everyone at] CD Extremadura, we would like to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
“We send them all our love and strength in these difficult times.”
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