Tottenham fitness coach and Antonio Conte’s right-hand man, Gian Piero Ventrone, has passed away at the age of 61.
The fitness guru died of leukaemia after being rushed to Fatebenefratelli hospital in Naples on Thursday.
Ventrone who first earned the nicknamed ‘The Marine’ in Italy due to his tough training regimes, joined Tottenham as the manager’s right-hand man in 2021.
The club in a statement on the official website reads, “We are devastated to announce that fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away.
“The 61-year-old joined the Club in November, 2021, as part of Antonio Conte’s backroom staff, having previously held roles at Juventus, Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio.
“As loveable off the pitch as he was demanding on it, Gian Piero quickly became a hugely popular figure with players and staff.
“He will be greatly missed by everyone at the Club and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly sad time”.
