Sol Bamba's wife releases heartbreaking statement on his 'unfair fight' after death aged 39

s bamber's wife Khloe has issued a heartbreaking statement following the death of the former Premier League footballer who tragically passed away at the age of just 39 Ivory and international Defender bber who starred for the likes of Cardiff City and leads United had been coaching in turkey with adanaspor he fell ill in the leadup to a weekend fixture with the club confirming his death and his English wife Chloe put out a statement on social media referencing his fight with cancer the footballer was diagnosed with non- hodkin lymphoma in 2021 but returned to playing that same year after announcing he was cancer-free he ended his playing career with Middlesboro in 2022 and joined AGN aspor earlier this summer after a spell on cardiff's coaching staff a number of Bamba's former clubs issued statements of their own remembering the footballer who was a popular figure with multiple sets of fans now his wife's statement has shed light on his off-field battle in an emotional tribute for the last few years I have watched Saul fight his cancer head on with an astounding mental and physical strength and stoicism Chloe wrote on Instagram unfortunately it was never a fair fight and just when things were looking up he took a downturn and finally succumbed on the 31st of August these years years have been indescribably difficult but we still manag to find joy and laughter in it I've experienced my worst days but also some of my best Saul accepted his fate as Gods will and left this Earth knowing without a shadow of a doubt that he was loved wholeheartedly I made sure of that it was an honor to have loved and Been Loved by soul I learned so much from him he is my hero my heart is breaking what a gift what a gift what A Gift To Have Been Loved by him pay your own tributes to Soul Bamba in the comment section in a poignant final social media post earlier in the week Bamba had paid tribute to sengor and Erikson Swedish manager Erikson who died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer was Bamba's boss with the cat D ofwa national team and later signed him for Leicester city deeply devastating ated by the news of sven's passing today bber wrote of his former boss he was not just an Exquisite person but he was also the best coach I've ever had inspiring my journey as a player but also as a manager my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones rest in peace Sven Cardiff City for whom Bamba played more than 100 times were among the former clubs to pay their respects to the center back it is with the deepest sadness that we have learned this evening about the passing of Club Legend So bber their statement read as a player and Coach Soul's impact on our football club was immeasurable he was a hero to all of us a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman our thoughts are with his friends family and everyone lucky enough to know and love Soul join our new WhatsApp Community sky has slashed the pr of its sky sports Sky stream Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable New Deal that saves 26 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League efl and more with Ultra HD included at no extra cost football fans can enjoy the 2024 25 season with crystal clear picture quality