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'We will never forget you' - Former PSG academy player Diakiese dies aged 24

Former Paris Saint-Germain academy defender Jordan Diakiese has died at the age of just 24.

The right-back played alongside the likes of Presnel Kimpembe and Kingsley Coman during his time as part of the youth structure at the Ligue 1 club before leaving in 2015.

After moving to Switzerland to play for FC La Chaux-de-Fonds, Diakiese joined Croatian side NK Rudes before heading back to France to play for AS Furiani.

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And the fifth-tier side confirmed the news of Diakiese's death on Friday, tweeting on their official account: "Our club is in mourning today.