Heartbreaking news has broken within the last few hours that former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car accident aged just 35.
Reyes was part of the 2003/04 invincible side after joining us in January 2004 he leaves behind his wife Noelia Lopez, who he married in June 2017, and children, son Jose Antonio Jr and daughters Noelia and Triana.
He has a cabinet full of silverware having collected no less than five Europa League winners medals as well as winners medals in the Premier League, La Liga, Fa Cup, Super Cup and one world cup with Spain.
This is terrible news, he has been taken far too soon, a sentiment reflected by many that knew him including former teammates and opponents.
Everyone at Arsenal is devastated by the shocking news that our former player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision in Spain.
Jose Antonio Reyes: 1983-2019
Rest in peace, Jose ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AT6rLFutvI
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) 1 June 2019
I’m devastated to hear the sad news about José Antonio Reyes. Wonderful player, superb team mate and exceptional human being. I wish his family and friends continued strength and courage to get through this difficult time. #takenfartoosoon
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) 1 June 2019
Devastated to hear the very sad news about my dear friend Jose Antonio Reyes. Rest In Peace
— robert pires (@piresrobert7) 1 June 2019
Numbed by the news about my former team-mate, Jose Antonio Reyes. Gone far too soon, my thoughts are with his family and friends
— Freddie Ljungberg (@freddie) 1 June 2019
Very sad to hear the news about José Antonio Reyes. An amazing player and a wonderful team mates. My thoughts are with all his family and friends. Rest in peace.
— Abou DIABY (@AbouVDIABY) 1 June 2019
The thoughts of everybody at Chelsea FC are with the family and friends of Jose Antonio Reyes, following the tragic news today.
Rest in peace, Jose. pic.twitter.com/JuWf6gzfI8
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 1 June 2019
Sending our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Jose Antonio Reyes, following his tragic passing.
May he rest in peace ♥️ https://t.co/8Ys6yFH0a8
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) 1 June 2019
FC Barcelona wishes to express their deepest condolences for the death of footballer José Antonio Reyes, a brilliant and charismatic player; one of the most outstanding figures and with a great trajectory in football. Rest in peace.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) 1 June 2019
El #SevillaFC, consternado por la pérdida de José Antonio Reyes.#ReyesLeyenda
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) 1 June 2019
Today football mourns. Rest in peace, José Antonio Reyes. Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones. https://t.co/Ze3lcNuigr
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) 1 June 2019
There are many more tributes pouring in from all over the world for a man that was beloved on and off the field.
Rest in peace Jose Antonio Reyes, we will miss you dearly.
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Terrible news… his poor wife & children ?
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Omg 🙁 RIP Jose
Far too young to die
Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends
Shocking. Still remember his debut at Arsenal, when he was just 20 years old
He had brilliant skills at that time, but suffered in development because he was not fit into Wenger’s 4-4-1-1
I can imagine him thrive in Klopp’s or Guardiola’s 4-3-3 formation today, if he were still a young player. Condolences to his family
He left because he was young and homesick that’s the reason he pleaded with wenger who let him go back to Spain so don’t blame wenger,he had his faults but that’s not one of them!
Gooners will remember you always Jose. Sad sad loss of a great man and footballer. You will always be one of our invincible. Take care up there Jose.
what a loss – not only for us arsenal supporters but to the whole world of football,rest in peace
We pray for his wife and children.
Nothing you can ever say in times like this, heartbreaking.
RIP!
RIP Jose, taken to soon.
Thoughts with your family at this tragic time.
It is very tragic to lose such a young man in those terrible circumstances! It is the worst news any Arsenal fan will hear. It is so shocking that a loved young man has died in horrific circumstances. May he rest in peace!
Just seen the terrible news. So young, so sad. R.I.P. Jose
NOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!
JESUUUUUS WHY?
Well this is terrible news. RIP
R I P…Jose…an Invincible..my tots are with his Family and Friends.
Truly heartbreaking. Jose Reyes was a naturally gifted and charismatic footballer. A great player. An invincible. From all the caring tributes it is clear that he was a credit to humanity and football as a person and as a player. R.I.P Jose.
So sad?
May the bereaved family receive the needed comfort.
Rest in peace Reyes ?
RIP Reyes. So sad. A fantastic footballer.
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Cesc Fabregas tribute brought tears to my eyes.
Me too ?
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Ghastly news and so terribly sad. Only 35 and in the prime of his life. Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends.
Heartbreaking, my wishes goes out to his family.
Loved watching you when you played for us and so sad for you and your family. #respectfamreyes
R.I.P Jose Antonio Reyes
My thoughts with the family
RIP Jose.
Please Liverpool win it for Jose.
Rest on Reyes…
May the Lord give his family the strength to bare the loss. Amen
We are from God and to him we shall all return..
Rest well gunner
I`d like to think Jose Reyes last act as a gooner was to use his polterguist powers of moving the ball onto Sissoko`s arm for the penalty. RIP Jose.
Terrible season for this sort of stuff in the world of football. Many tragic deaths this year in football. This one just makes it a saddening season for the football community.
We take for granted that footballers make tough life changing calls. When he moved country to come to arsenal he showed he was an elite person willing to push himself. He gave it a go, I’m sure learnt so much during his time here and from what I hear, grew into a top man. RIP JAR
My heatfelt condolences to Jose’s wife and children on the tragic loss of a husband and father.
My earliest memories of Jose Antonio Reyes are when he played for Arsenal as a young winger against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He made some great runs, but was ruthlessly and mercilessly hacked down with no protection from the officials. An excellent player who was firstly lost to Arsenal too early and now lost to his family and friends.
Unfortunately death and severe injury from traffic accident trauma is all too common. Hopefully we all take a moment to think of the consequences and take greater care and be more considerate on the road.
RIP Jose Antonio Reyes.
I also vividly remember that game ozziegunner.
We had just got ourselves a star man. He was breathtaking in his movement, skills and always seemed to be smiling.
A wonderful member of our Invincibles and someone who I will always be able to bring to mind as part of our club.
Rest in peace Jose and thank you for those incredible memories, you lightened up my days as a Gooner.