Former Dutch international Roben Van Persie has eulogized ex Ghanaian defender Christian Attah Gyan who past away in midweek.
The pair played together at Feyenoord Rotterdam with Gyan mentoring a young Van Persie who was now coming into the game.
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Van Persie lauded Gyan for his support in the early stages of his career and insists he is in his heart forever.
“A beautiful soul is never forgotten. You were there for me in the early days of my career and supported me like a big brother. I will forever be thankful for those memories. Rest in peace Christian.” Van Persie tweeted.
Gyan died in the Netherlands on December 29, 2021 after battling cancer at the age of 43.