Former Chelsea youth player Lamisha Musonda has revealed that he has only days left to live in a heartbreaking social media statement. The 33-year-old, who signed for the west London club from Anderlecht in 2012 alongside his brothers Tika and Charly, spent two years in the Blues' academy before returning to Belgium to play for Mechelen.
Musonda also had spells with Spanish lower-tier clubs Llagostera and Palamos, as well as Congolese side Mazembe. He earned nine caps for Belgium's Under-21s before retiring in 2020. Less than six years on from retirement, he announced that his health has deteriorated critically.
“As I realise I only have a few days left, I also realise I had a lot of people by my side and I'll always cherish the memories,” he wrote. In a separate message in French, he added: “I have to face facts – my health is critical, and I'm now fighting to survive.” He expressed gratitude for the support received and said he wants to be remembered for the positive impact he had on those he met.
Musonda's younger brother Chilly featured seven times for Chelsea's first team and made eight appearances on loan at Celtic before retiring last year at 28. His other brother Tika has also retired and works as a Global Talent Scout for Liverpool.
