Tragic news from Turkey. Konyaspor footballer died in a car accident

Very tragic news came from Turkey on Tuesday morning. 27-year-old footballer Ahmet Yilmaz Calik died in a car accident. The death of the Konyaspor defender has already been officially confirmed by the club on their social media.

The accident was said to have occurred at 9am on Tuesday, according to Turkish media. Calik’s car should have overturned and then crashed into a fence. Rescuers checking the car found that it was Turkish footballer Ahmet Calik, who was alone in the car.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our footballer Ahmet Çalık, who won the love of our fans and our city from the first day he came to Konyaspor. Our condolences to all of us, especially to the family of our footballer Ahmet Çalık,” Konyaspor said on its social media.

The whole of Turkey is mourning Calik’s death, with almost all Turkish Super League clubs expressing their support for the family.

Calik started his professional career in Genclebirligi, where he played 5 seasons. He then moved to Galatasaray where he played for 4 seasons. Before last season, he left as a free agent to Konyaspor, where he played his second season.

He still played 90 minutes in the duel against Sivasspor on Saturday, January 9, but unfortunately the 27-year-old will not make another start…

Source:: Sozcu, Twitter