- Ezequiel Esperon has been reported dead after stumbling from a 6-storey building
- The tragedy happened in the early hours of Sunday, October 6
- Police have already started investigating the matter but ruled out any form of foul play
Argentina midfielder Ezequiel Esperon has been reported dead after falling off a 6 storey building in his country's capital.
The 23-year-old was said to have been out partying with his friends before the unfortunate incident occurred.
According to the Mirror, the midfielder was confirmed dead shortly after being taken to Zubizarreta Hospital in Buenos Aires.
The publication claimed that the Gremio star on loan at Atlante fell off the railing which was not properly closed at an event which supposedly happened around 3am on Sunday, October 6.
After learning of the incident, Esperon's Mexcian side Atlante tweeted: "We deeply regret the death of Ezequiel Esperon. A hug to Heaven."
Club Atletico All Boys said in a statement: “All Boys is deeply saddened by the death of Ezequiel Esperon who played in our youth sides."
"Our condolences to his family, loved ones and friends," the club added.
Esperon's friend, Alexis Mac Allister, who is currently on loan at Boca Juniors from Premier League side Brighton expressed his deep regret over the incident.
He took to Instagram to post a picture of his friend with the caption: “Today your loved ones have another angel in Heaven. We will always remember you.”
The Mirror confirmed that authorities have since started investigating the death of the late midfielder.
They have however ruled out suspicion of foul play in their preliminary report, claiming his death was mainly accidental.
Esperon got his career started at Buenos Aires club All Boys before switching to Brazilian side Sport Club Internacional which is based in the southern city of Porto Alegre.
After a year he left for city rivals Gremio, before moving to Mexico with his last club, Atlante de Mexico.
