Leverkusen, Germany – August 31: head coach Xabi Alonso of Bayer 04 Leverkusen gestures during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and RB Leipzig at BayArena on August 31, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.
He then joined Turkish side Adanaspor where he has been working as the club's head coach since the summer.: "Our Technical Director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before the Manisa Football Club match played yesterday, was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and unfortunately lost his battle for life there."Shocked and saddened in equal measure. One of the nicest guys I've ever met in football. Truly heartbreaking. RIP my friend.
Middlesbrough also paid tribute, writing: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of Sol Bamba at the age of 39. Our thoughts are with Sol's family and friends at this time. RIP Sol."
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