Buenos Aires, December 10 (NA) -- Former player and historic idol of Argentino de Quilmes, Cristian Tello, died this Wednesday at the age of 37, after an extensive period at the club that made him one of the most prominent figures in its recent history. Tello played 291 official matches for Argentino de Quilmes between 2007 and 2017, scoring 27 goals, and was one of the key figures in the 2012/2013 season, crowned with the promotion from Primera D to Primera C. His name became linked to one of the most memorable periods of the institution due to his leadership, consistency, and influence in the locker room, which is why his death shook all of Quilmes and Argentine football. The club expressed its condolences to the family of the former footballer, while former teammates and institution leaders agreed to highlight his sporting and human value. In the "Mate" environment, Tello represented for over a decade a symbol of belonging, effort, and sacrifice. The impact of his death was deepened by the difficult personal situation he was going through, as reported by the Argentine News Agency. In August, he had suffered a fire in his home, which resulted in the total loss of his belongings and exposed an extreme vulnerability situation that had generated support from fans and close ones. The death of Cristian Tello left a strong blow to Argentino de Quilmes and the football community of Quilmes, which said goodbye to one of its most representative leaders of recent times. The full statement from Argentino de Quilmes: "The Mate family deeply regrets the death of the former player of our institution, Cristian Tello. He played 291 matches defending the #PrimeraAlbiceleste between 2007 and 2017 and scored 27 goals. He was a champion and one of the main figures in the 2012/13 season."
