November 1, 2017, 11:37 amUpdated: November 1, 2017, 11:37 am
Stefano Savatori (PA)
FORMER Hearts midfielder Stefano Salvatori has died aged 49 following an illness, the club have announced.
The Italian was a member of the Jambos’ 1998 Scottish Cup-winning side and became a popular member of the squad during his three years at Tynecastle.
He made 58 league appearances for the club and also enjoyed spells with Atalanta, Parma and Fiorentina after coming through the ranks at AC Milan, with whom he won a European Cup winners’ medal in 1990.
A statement from Hearts read: “Heart of Midlothian Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Stefano Salvatori.
“He wrote his name into Hearts folklore by helping the Jambos to lift the 1998 Scottish Cup with a 2-1 win over Rangers, and in the process earning himself legendary status in Gorgie.
“The club would like to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of Stefano.”
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