Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died astatine the property of 26.

Sarkic, a Montenegro international, joined the Championship nine from Wolves successful August 2023 and made 33 appearances past season.

He past played for his state successful a 2-0 affable decision by Belgium connected 5 June.

The Montenegro Football Association (FSCG) said Sarkic had died abruptly connected Saturday morning, with section media reporting helium collapsed astatine his flat successful Budva.

The FSCG described Sarkic arsenic a "beloved member" of the squad and an "eternally smiling guy".

"His untimely decease has caused large symptom to the Sarkic family," it added.

Millwall said they were "completely devastated".

"Everyone astatine the nine sends their emotion and condolences to Matija's household and friends astatine this immensely bittersweet time," the Lions said.

Sarkic, who was calved successful Grimsby, played youth-team shot for Belgian broadside Anderlecht earlier joining Aston Villa.

He had indebtedness spells with Wigan, Stratford Town, Havant & Waterlooville and Livingston earlier a imperishable determination to Wolves successful 2020.

Loan spells astatine Shrewsbury Town, Birmingham City and Stoke City followed earlier his determination to Millwall.