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Man United star pays tribute to former physio after he was found dead aged 38

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Manchester United wing-back Patrick Dorgu has paid tribute to his former physio after his sudden death at the age of 38.

Lecce physio, Graziano Fiorita, was found dead on Thursday ahead of Friday's Serie A match against Atalanta in Bergamo on Friday night.

Lecce announced the tragic news in a statement on their website, while confirming tomorrow's match has now been postponed.

The statement read: 'US Lecce, deeply shocked, announces that Graziano Fiorita has suddenly passed away. The physiotherapist was with the team at the retreat in Coccaglio.

'The team will return to Lecce immediately, as tomorrow's match against Atalanta will be postponed.