Sevilla, Wenger, Fabregas, Henry and More Honor Jose Antonio Reyes After Fatal Accident

Clubs and players alike paid tribute to Jose Antonio Reyes after news of his fatal car accident broke.

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Former Sevilla and Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes was killed in a car accident in his native Seville on Saturday morning at just 35 years old.

Reyes was the first Spanish player to ever win the Premier League when he joined Arsenal. He went on to be part of the club's Invincibles season before leaving in 2006 and played for both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid before returning to Sevilla in 2012.

Sevilla FC the confirmed news of his passing on Twitter. Several players, clubs and leagues paid tribute to the late Spanish star.

Thierry Henry, who played with Reyes between 2004-2007, called him a "wonderful player, superb team-mate and exceptional human being".

"I wish his family and friends continued strength and courage to get through this difficult time. #takenfartoosoon", he said on Twitter.

"Reyes was the most innate talent to come out of the Sevilla academy."

Sporting Director @leonsfdo pays tribute to José Antonio Reyes#ReyesLeyenda #RIPReyes https://t.co/fWKK3Me3sT

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) June 1, 2019

"I am devastated to hear the terrible news about Jose.

"To his family and friends, all support from everyone in the Arsenal family.

"He will remain forever in our hearts."

- Arsène Wenger pic.twitter.com/nrq6ldkSap

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 1, 2019

Lamentamos profundamente el fallecimiento de José Antonio Reyes y nos unimos a la pena que embarga a su familia y sus seres queridos, así como a las organizaciones @SevillaFC, @Atleti, @ArsenalEspanol y @EXT_UD.

Descanse en paz.

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_espanol) June 1, 2019

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Desde Paris aquí en @rolandgarros quisiera mandar un fuerte abrazo y muchos ánimos a la familia de #joseantonioreyes D.E.P.

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) June 1, 2019

#LaLiga, unida con José Antonio Reyes. 🙏https://t.co/yKS6imWWD9

— LALIGA (@LaLiga) June 1, 2019

El Extremadura UD con el alma encogida y el corazón roto comunica el fallecimiento de su jugador Jose Antonio Reyes en un accidente de tráfico. Rogamos a todos una oración por su alma.

DEP

— Extremadura UD (@EXT_UD) June 1, 2019

Consternado por la noticia del fallecimiento de José Antonio Reyes. Mis condolencias a familiares y amigos, descanse en paz. 🙏🏻

— 💙🤍Lucas Pérez 🍍 (@LP10oficial) June 1, 2019

His other former Spain and Arsenal teammate Cesc Fabregas called Reyes his "first great friend in the world of professional football", and added: "My roommate, who always wanted to sleep with the air conditioning even at -10 degrees."

"A humble guy who always had a smile on his face, great footballer and great person. I could not wake up today in a worse way."

A minute's silence will be observed at the Champions League final for Reyes on Saturday.