3 possibilities regarding the tragic death of Aaron Boupendza: Investigation launched
An investigation has been launched into the death of former Süper Lig top scorer Aaron Boupendza, who lost his life after falling from the 11th floor in China. Authorities are focusing on three separate scenarios regarding the death of the footballer, who was alleged to have argued with his brother prior to the incident.
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The death of Gabonese footballer Aaron Boupendza, who once played for Hatayspor and was a top scorer in the Süper Lig, in China has caused great sadness in the football community. According to information obtained, Boupendza lost his life after falling from his 11th-floor apartment.
CHINESE AUTHORITIES LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION
Following the tragic incident, Chinese authorities launched a wide-ranging investigation. Initial examinations conducted after Boupendza's death revealed that the incident involves multiple possibilities.
ALLEGED ARGUMENT WITH HIS BROTHER
According to information leaked from sources close to the investigation, Boupendza's brother arrived at the apartment where the footballer lived shortly before the moment of the incident. While it is alleged that an argument broke out between the two, it is being investigated whether this event is connected to Boupendza's fall.
THERE ARE 3 POSSIBILITIES
Authorities are focusing on three different scenarios regarding Boupendza's death:
According to the report, investigators are focusing on 3 possibilities. The first possibility assumes that Boupendza committed suicide. Another theory held by investigators is that the footballer fell accidentally from the 11th floor of the apartment building. The third possibility being examined by investigators is that Boupendza's brother arrived at the apartment where he lived shortly before, and an argument broke out between them.
The Gabonese player, whose full name is Aaron Salem Boupendza, was born on August 7, 1996, in the city of Moanda, Gabon. Aaron Salem Boupendza, who started his football career at his home country's team CF Mounana, was recruited into the Bordeaux youth academy in 2016. After playing on loan for Pau FC, Ajaccio, Tours FC, and CD Feirense, he returned to his team.
Boupendza, whose contract was terminated in August 2020, joined Hatayspor after reaching an agreement. Aaron Boupendza, who became the top scorer of the Süper Lig by scoring 22 goals with Hatayspor in the 2020-21 season, was transferred to Al Arabi for a transfer fee of 4.5 million Euros.
The 28-year-old footballer, who most recently played for the Chinese Super League team ZJ FC, had performed with 9 goals and 2 assists in 17 matches.
TRANSFERRED FROM HATAYSPOR TO ARABIA
He was transferred from Hatayspor to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Arabi for a transfer fee of 4.25 million Euros. Later, the star striker signed with Al-Shabab for a fee of 7 million Euros. Moving from Arabia to the US team Cincinnati, Boupendza was transferred for 6.5 million Euros before arriving in Bucharest for free in 2024. His final club, the Chinese team Zhejiang FC, had paid 800 thousand Euros for this transfer.