Striker, Emiliano Sala has been confirmed by his Premier League club, Cardiff City, to be aboard a plane that went missing from the English Channel on Monday Night.
The 28-year-old striker was on the light aircraft that disappeared from its radar on Monday night, while apparently flying from Nantes to Cardiff.
The Striker was announced as a new signee for Cardiff City on Saturday, signing a three-and-a-half year deal, for a club record fee believed to be around £10million.
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Cardiff City Chairman, Mehmet Dalman said in a statement through the club’s official website: “We are very concerned by the latest news that a light aircraft lost contact over the Channel last night. We are awaiting confirmation before we can say anything further.”
“We are very concerned for the safety of Emiliano Sala.”