The Fiver | Cardiff City's Sala confirmed as being on board missing flight

Last Saturday, just three days ago, Emiliano Sala agreed to join Cardiff City. His £15m transfer from Nantes generated much excitement: the 28-year-old striker from Argentina had scored 12 goals in 16 matches this season in France, a record bettered only by Nicolas Pépé and PSG’s front three, and would become the Bluebirds’ record signing. Nantes waved off a much-loved talent with their blessing. “The management and the whole of FC Nantes thank warmly Emiliano Sala, and wish him much success for the rest of his career,” read one official tweet. “Forever yellow and green,” promised another. Then on Monday he bade farewell to his former team-mates, posting a snap of himself on social media, arms around old buddies, warmth radiating from the screen. Alongside yellow and green hearts read one simple message: “La ultima ciao.” The last goodbye.

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