Jose Castillejo Dies: Former Valencia Footballer Tragically Passes Away at Age 28 in Spain Floods, La Liga Club Condoles Untimely Demise in Official Statement
The young midfielder represented Valencia at the youth level before also playing for teams like Eldense, Bunol, CD Roda and Torre Levante among others. The death toll has been rising in Spain with reports claiming as many as 158 lives being lost in the natural disaster.
In a heartbreaking development, former Valencia player Jose Castillejo has tragically lost his life at the age of 28, in the flash floods which struck Spain. The unfortunate development of the youngster's untimely demise was announced by the club in a statement on social media. "@valenciacf_en mourn the passing of José Castillejo, casualty of the flash floodings. José Castillejo came up through the @Academia_VCF youth system up to U18 level and played for others teams in the region," the club wrote on social media. The city of Valencia have been struck big time by the flash floods which has wreaked havoc. Spain Floods: Flash Flooding Sweeps Away Cars, Disrupt Trains From Malaga to Valencia; Several People Missing (Watch Videos).
Jose Castillejo Dies
@valenciacf_en mourn the passing of José Castillejo, casualty of the flash floodings
José Castillejo came up through the @Academia_VCF youth system up to U18 level and played for others teams in the region.
R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/El8OZRKbUC
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) October 31, 2024
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