Several football personalities, from Carlo Ancelotti to Alessandro Del Piero, are taking to social media to express their sadness for the passing of Gianluca Vialli, who died aged 58 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer five years ago.
The former Juventus and Sampdoria striker left a deep mark on both Italian and international football, his career spanning from a three-season stint at the Bianconeri that saw him lift a Champions League trophy to his final three years at Chelsea that allowed him to put more silverware under his belt.
Here are the main reactions from current and former Serie A players and coaches, who remembered one of the most beloved Italian legends.
Del Piero: ‘Our Captain. My Captain. Always. Bye Luca’.
Ancelotti: ‘Bye my friend. Rest in peace’.
Javier Zanetti: ‘You’ve embodied class, elegance, respect. On and off the pitch, every day. Your smile will stay forever. Rest in peace, Gianluca’.
Vieri: ‘Rest in peace champion’.
Insigne: ‘So truthful, so important, thank you Luca. A fantastic time, a memory to keep forever!’.