There is a commotion in the football of Argentina and Uruguay after it was reported this Saturday, February 6, that the 30-year-old Uruguayan soccer player was found dead Santiago Damian ‘Morro’ García Correa
According to the press from the south of the continent, García’s body was found in the early morning in his apartment in the city of Mendoza. Additionally, it was reported that the former striker was currently receiving psychiatric treatment for a depression.
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García Correa played since 2016 with Godoy Cruz of the first division of Argentina with which he registered 51 goals in 119 games. In recent days he had been removed from the first squad by decision of the managers, who were not going to take him into account for 2021, although he had a contract until June.
#Deeppain The AFA, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its pain over the loss of Santiago García, Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba’s player. And he expresses his condolences to family members, loved ones and colleagues at the institution. pic.twitter.com/9UgC7tALdA
– AFA (@afa) February 6, 2021
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The Uruguayan also wore the shirts of Nacional and River plate of his country, Atlético Paranaense of Brazil and Kasimpasa of Turkey.
On some occasion it was rumored that he could reach Colombian football when he was informed of an alleged interest from Atlético Nacional.
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