José Castillejo, Valencia youth player and former Eldense player, victim of DANA, dies at 28

Valencia CF and Eldense confirmed this Thursday the death of Jose Castillejoformer soccer player for the ‘Che’ youth team who played for several teams in the Valencian Community, a victim of the DANA that especially hit the Spanish east on Tuesday night.

«Valencia CF deeply regrets the death of José Castillejo, a victim of the DANA disasters. José Castillejo was part of the Valencia Academy until the youth stage and has played for several teams in the Valencian Community,” the ‘Che’ team said in a statement.

Likewise, Eldense regretted the “terrible news” of the death of the team’s former player in the 2015/2016 season.

«CD Eldense deeply regrets the death at the age of 28 of José Castillejo, former Barça player in the 2015/2016 season. We convey our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace,” he noted.

The DANA has so far claimed 155 lives in Valencia alone and the rescue services, with the UME at the helm, continue working to find the dozens of missing people.