Bayern Munich pay tribute to 18-year-old footballer who died after tragic accident

The club confirmed the death of the young man who died during a training match.

The club confirmed the young man's death, following a tragic accident during a training match.

In February, Guo was struck in the head by another players knee during the match in Spain.

The young defender was rushed to hospital in Madrid, having suffered a rare type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage, caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain.

Heartbreakingly, his family was informed that Guo had no brain function remaining.

The defender was a member of Bayern Munich’s World Squad, which is aimed at developing talented players from around the world.

He had been a part of China's Under-17 team.

In a statement released on Thursday, Bayern said: “FC Bayern is mourning the passing of Guo Jiaxuan, the former World Squad player who has died at the age of 18 in his native China.

“He succumbed to the effects of a serious head injury following a tragic accident during a training match in Spain on 6 February.

“The club’s thoughts are with his family and friends."

The statement continued: “The centre-back was part of the FC Bayern World Squad in 2023, which gives talented players from all over the world the chance to showcase themselves for professional football.

“Jiaxuan was also part of China’s youth national teams.”

His last club, Beijing Guoan, said: "We have lost a child who loved football. May Jiaxuan rest in peace!

"The club will continue to do its utmost to deal with the consequences appropriately and provide all necessary help and support to Guo Jiaxuan's family."