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'You will be forever missed': Raheem Sterling leads tributes from Manchester City players to 17-year-old ex-development squad defender Jeremy Wisten after his death

Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte have offered their support after Manchester City paid tribute to former development squad player Jeremy Wisten after his tragic death at the age of 17.

Malawi-born defender Wisten moved to the UK with his family as a child and had played for City's elite youth squads after joining in 2016.

A club statement said: 'The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten.

Former Man City prospect Jeremy Wisten, who joined the club in 2016, has died at the age of 17

We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.