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Funeral of Jeremy Wisten takes place in Altrincham after ex-Manchester City development squad defender's tragic death at the age of 18

The funeral of Jeremy Wisten, the former Manchester City academy star who tragically passed away at the age of 18, has taken place today in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

The ex-development squad defender died at the end of October, after he was found unresponsive at the family home by paramedics.

Family, friends, team-mates and City club executives were present on Friday at St George's Church as the Malawi-born defender Wisten was laid to rest.

City academy coach Jason Wilcox (left) and Man City club ambassador Mike Summerbee (right) attended the funeral on Friday

City academy coach Jason Wilcox (left) and Man City club ambassador Mike Summerbee (right) attended the funeral on Friday

Former Manchester City development squad defender Wisten passed away at the age of 17

Wisten was part of the Man City academy until May 2019, and was found unresponsive in Wythenshawe on October 26.