Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26

Montagro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26. Matija played for English football's second-tier club Millwall.

Millwall has officially confirmed the death of their goalkeeper Matija Sarkic on its social media handles.

A statement on the club's official website stated "Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.

"Sarkic, The Lions' number one goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.

"Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.

"Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija's family and friends at this immensely sad time.

"The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija's family is respected."

Sarkic started his career in Anderlecht's academy before joining Aston Villa in 2015.

Sarkic played 33 games for Millwall after joining from Premier League team Wolverhampton the last August.

Sarkic made his international debut for Montenegro against Belarus in 2019 and also was on international duty last week for a friendly against Belgium.

His former club Aston Villa also posted on X: "Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.

"Matija joined our Academy in 2015 and spent five years with the club, during which time he made his full international debut for Montenegro, before departing in the summer of 2020.

"The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time."