Borussia Monchengladbach Jordi Bongard’s cause of death was from getting killed in a car crash. The team has confirmed the tragic news of the german footballer passing as the cancellation of scheduled press conferences and training is done.
Jordi Bongard who signed a contract with Borussia Monchengladbach last July died in a serious road accident on Wednesday night on February 24.
Bongard had worked for the Borussia Under-23 team nine years ago after entering his school for the first time at the age of 12.
He scored nine goals in 74 games for Borussia Under-17, Under-19, and Under-23 teams and was awarded his first professional contract in July last year.
Borussia Monchengladbach Jordi Bongard Death Cause And Obituary
German football team Borussia Mönchengladbach mourns the death of under-23 player Jordi Bongard as he died in a serious road accident.
Due to the death of the defender, Gladbach also announced that the first-team under-23 training scheduled for Thursday will be canceled, as well as a press conference ahead of the Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg.
Bongard has played for Gladbach since 2013, developing into the team before signing his professional contract last year.
Borussia Monchengladbach paid tribute to Jordi after the tragic death of a 20-year-old boy following a car accident. The player’s speech on Twitter was widely reported, with fans and rival clubs paying tribute to the news.
How Did Jordi Bongard Die?
Borussia Monchengladbach star Jordi Bongard dies in a road accident as the Bundesliga expresses its deepest sympathy to the Under-23 defender’s family and cancels all senior training sessions.
Bongard first joined Gladbach as a 12-year-old and progressed until he reached the Under-23s, as well as representing Germany at the junior level. However, the defender lost his life following a car accident, and Gladbach issued a statement on social media.
Jordi played 74 games for Gladbach’s youth team, scoring nine goals and signing a professional contract last summer, binding the team until 2024.
What Happened To Jordi Bongard?
The Bundesliga team wrote: “Borussia is mourning the death of U23 midfielder Jordi Bongard, who died tragically in a car accident last night.” He joined Monchengladbach School at a very young age and recently played for the U23 team.
Eintracht Frankfurt added: “We feel very sorry for all his relatives and for Borussia! We send a lot of energy from Frankfurt”. Arminia Bielefeld wrote: “Our deepest condolences go out to Jordi’s family and loved ones. We wish you all the best!”.
FC Cologne responded to Borussia’s post saying: “The #effzeh family is shocked and mourning the passing of Jordi Bongard. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone in Gladbach during this difficult time.”