Ex-Valencia star José Castillejo, 28, killed in Spanish floods

Former Valencia footballer Jose Castillejo has died as a result of the flash floods that have devastated the Spanish city.

Flash flooding has hit eastern Spain with a year of rain falling in one day. 150 deaths have been confirmed in the Valencia region with 28-year-old Castillejo among them.

‘Valencia CF mourn the passing of José Castillejo, casualty of the flash floodings,’ a statement read. ‘José Castillejo came up through the [club’s] youth system up to U18 level and played for others teams in the region.’

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 ‘Terrible news coming from the catastrophic DANA,’ another of Castillejo’s former clubs Eldense wrote.

‘CD Eldense deeply regrets the death at the age of 28 of José Castillejo, former blue-and-red player in the 2015/2016 season. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.’

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