Former Holland International Robin Van Persie has paid a glowing tribute to departed former teammate at Feyenoord Christian Attah Gyan who suddenly passed away on 29th December,2021.

The 43 year old former player died in the early hours of Wednesday 29th December,2021 after a battle with cancer at a hospital in Holland.

The late Christian Attah Gyan played for defunct Gapoha before joining Dutch side Feyenoord in 1997.

It was during his days at Feyenoord that Attah Gyan met Robin Van Persie who at the time was a young player coming through the club's academy.

"A beautiful soul is never forgotten. You were there for me in the early days of my career and supported me like a big brother. I will forever be thankful for those memories. Rest in peace Christian" Van Persie tweeted.

At Feyenoord he played for a decade where he was a popular figure at the club.

He was sent out on loan to Excelsior but made 93 appearances scoring three goals during gis ten year stay at Feyenoord.

Gyan remained with Feyenoord for the next eight seasons.