Noa Van der Bij confirmed the devastating loss in an emotional statement shared on social media, revealing that the couple’s unborn son passed away before birth.
She wrote:
“With broken hearts we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy. Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son.”
The announcement has prompted an outpouring of condolences from football fans, teammates, and supporters across the world, with many offering prayers and messages of comfort to the couple during this difficult period.
Neither Gakpo nor Van der Bij disclosed further details surrounding the pregnancy loss, choosing instead to remember their son with a heartfelt tribute.
The emotional post has been widely shared across social media, where thousands of fans have expressed sympathy and support for the family as they grieve the loss of baby Elijah Raphael Gakpo.
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