Davide Astori's departure surprised Manuel Pasqual. Moreover, Fiorentina players have a warm relationship with Astori.Pasqual, who now plays for Empoli is known to be close to Davide Astori. In fact, Pasqual bequeathed the Fiorentina captain's armband to Astori's arm.Davide Astori was found dead yesterday morning local time in his hotel room. The 31-year-old defender was suspected of having a heart attack while asleep.In fact, that day Fiorentina will play against Udinese in the continued Italian Serie A competition.
"This morning when I heard the news (Astori died), everything seemed to stop, everything lost its meaning when faced with what happened," Pasqual wrote in social media accounts, as reported by Football Italia.
"The anger, the sadness, the deep pain I feel at times difficult to explain, I have good fortune but above all pleasure, because I can know and be your friend (Astori)," he continued.
Pasqual and Astori had both been called the Italian national team. When both strengthen Fiorentina, the relationship both very good and contagious to the outside of the field.
"There are so many matches we have fought together, but above all, he's a loyal friend who shares everything and off the pitch," said the Empoli captain.
"When I left Florence, I was proud to leave the armband in your arm, because I always thought you were the right person to wear it," said Pasqual.
farewell was thrown Pasqual for his friend. His last meeting with Davide Astori took place a few days earlier.