Guo Jiaxuan, a former Bayern Munich youth star, has passed away after suffering a head injury in training back in February, it has been confirmed.
The 18-year-old defender, formerly on the books at the Bavarian giants was reportedly struck in the face by a knee during training camp last month.
He had been playing in a training match against Spanish side RC Alcobendas at a camp organised by the Beijing Football Association.
His brother revealed on social media that Guo had suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage – a form of stroke caused by bleeding on the brain – following the accidental collision.
Doctors in Madrid then diagnosed Guo with ‘brain death’, according to his brother.
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Guo Jiaxuan, a former Bayern Munich World Squad player, has passed away after an accident in February