Ivorian and Beijing Enterprises midfielder Cheick Tiote has died after being rushed to hospital on Monday
The 30 year old had swapped Newcastle with the second division Chinese club this past January.
He had 55 appearances with Ivory Coast and was also part of the Ivory Coast squad that won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
This is how clubs and former team-mates paid tribute after star’s tragic death:
“Mr Tiote has made outstanding contributions to the club since joining, and has won over the club, coaching staff and teammates with his superb skills and professionalism,” said Beijing Enterprises in a statement
Everything about this video is perfect. The goal, the commentary, Harper's celebration
RIP Cheick Tiote
https://t.co/MYs4t6tsdT— Luke (@Azpified) June 5, 2017
Completely devastated and saddened by the death of cheick tiote…why now Bro…Rest Well pic.twitter.com/ak8x2iAH7F
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 5, 2017
RIP Cheick Tiote… #LetsChangeTheGame @Heart4MoreFdn pic.twitter.com/gwVt7su55u
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) June 5, 2017
I am speechless and so incredibly sad. Cheick Tioté was one of the nicest and toughest teammates I have ever had. Rest in peace brother.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) June 5, 2017
I'm devastated and saddened by the death of my bro Cheick Tiote . May Allah grant you Jannah… https://t.co/RCrtvIgr4w
— Christian Atsu (@ChristianAtsu20) June 5, 2017
Such sad news about cheick tiote… he was genuinely one of the nicest/funniest guys I've ever met and will be sorely missed! Rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/nBcnFturAf
— Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) June 5, 2017
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Alan Pardew pays tribute to Cheick Tiote. pic.twitter.com/3oDfTGxyc7
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) June 5, 2017
I can't belive it. No words. I am broken. RIP Cheick
Sin palabras, no puedo creerlo… descansa en paz amigo pic.twitter.com/aJzoBaP9YV— Ayoze Perez (@AyozePG) June 5, 2017
Goodbye Tioté, goodbye to a true professionalhttps://t.co/cyjlHRxWVq
— Rafa Benitez (@rafabenitezweb) June 5, 2017
Rafa Benítez pays tribute to Cheick Tioté.https://t.co/vzWDNwblYU #NUFC pic.twitter.com/TwV7OjBEfU
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 5, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with the loved ones of Cheick Tiote
May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/zEo5FF5lcE
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 5, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends & team-mates of Cheick Tiote, who passed away today in China, aged just 30. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/uqOV3oocIg
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 5, 2017
Rest in peace, Cheick Tioté. An incredible competitor taken far too soon. pic.twitter.com/tMkyzc4OlE
— West Ham United (@WestHam) June 5, 2017
The thoughts of everyone connected with #Boro go to the family and friends of Cheick Tiote following his sudden passing today. RIP.
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) June 5, 2017
Everyone at the club is saddened to learn of the tragic death of Cheick Tiote. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/OLcZtBscBu
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/cakpom/status/871757726824755201
Rest in peace, Cheick Tioté. The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his friends and family at this extremely difficult time. pic.twitter.com/vjg6nxRwQx
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 5, 2017