Tiote has died aged 30 on Monday after collapsing during training in China, a spokesman for the player has announced.
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Asamoah Gyan, Christian Atsu pay tribute to Cheick Tiote
Tiote has died aged 30 after collapsing during training in China
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In his seven years at United the Ivory Coast player made over 150 appearances, including three last season.
He joined Chinese second-tier side Beijing Enterprises in February.
The devastating news has rocked world football including Gyan and Atsu, who were left shell-shocked.
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