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Manchester United forward Amad Diallo, Drogba pay touching tribute to Atalanta’s Willy Ta Bi

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba have paid tributes to Atalanta’s Willy Braciano Ta Bi, who died of liver cancer.

Ta Bi started his career in his country, Ivory Coast, featuring for Moossou and ASEC Mimosas before moving abroad to team up with Atalanta in 2019.

The defensive midfielder helped his side win the Italian youth title, the Primavera, shortly after his arrival from Mimosas.

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The 21-year-old died in his country, Ivory Coast, having returned there for about a month after he was confirmed to be suffering from the liver problem.