Lamisha Musonda

Who is Lamisha Musonda? Ex-Chelsea Youngster Confirms He has Days Left to Live at 33

Arijit Das

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In a heartbreaking social media post, a former Chelsea player, Lamisha Musonda, shared an update on his critical illness.
Players and fans across the world have shared their support and help for the 33-year-old.
Check out the devastating news about a player who was forcefully retired by his late 20s.

An ex-Chelsea youth player, Lamisha Musonda, revealed on his social media that he only has a few days left due to his health issues. Following his battle with critical illness, Lamisha Musonda finally made the emotional disclosure on social media, thanking the support he has received during his lifelong struggle.

Even though the Belgian International has fought his illness throughout his career, the last two years have been especially difficult for him, as he stated. Following this heartbreaking news, fans all over the world have shown their support and wishes to the 33-year-old.

The Heartbreaking News of Lamisha Musonda Illness

Lamisha Musonda Chelsea career started in 2012 when the Belgian International joined the Blues from Anderlecht Football Club. Along with Lamisha, his siblings Charly and Tika also joined him at the youth academy of Chelsea before eventually making their return to Mechelen.

In addition to Lamisha Musonda Chelsea stint, his career's other highlights were with the U21 side of Belgium, where he had nine appearances. He also played for the lower-league Spanish sides before eventually hanging up his boots in his late 20s due to his health issues.

Fast forward to now, and Lamisha Musonda illness has gone worse.

“This has been a tough and gruelling couple of years for me. And it is with sadness that I must inform you that I’ve been struggling trying to get my health back to normal hence why I’ve been unable to come on social media. I had to come to grips that my health is in a critical condition and I am now just fighting to stay alive,” Musonda said.

The 33-year-old has reached out to his well-wishers for their continuous support and prayers, all while thanking everyone for supporting him throughout his grueling journey.

“I would greatly appreciate your help and prayers in this period.”
“I wish I had the chance to thank, face to face. It pains me that I might not have the chance to do so.”

In addition to the fans all around the world, football players have also come out to show their support and send strength to Lamisha Musonda.

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku wrote, “Courage Lamisha. We are with you.” Matias Suarez has also shared words saying Come on brother stay strong, you are a fighter."