\n<\/p>\n
Former Coventry and Wolves striker Cedric Roussel has died aged 45. <\/span><\/p>\n Roussel, capped three times by Belgium, partnered Robbie Keane after joining Coventry from Gent in October 1999.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n He moved to fellow Midlands club Wolves in February 2001 and spent 18 months at Molineux before returning to Belgian side Mons, where he enjoyed the most success over two spells.<\/span><\/p>\n “Our legend and ambassador Cedric Roussel passed away this Saturday,” Mons said in a statement on Twitter.<\/span><\/p>\n “The RAEC Mons family is devastated by this news and offers its most sincere condolences to Cedric’s family and loved ones. You marked our history.”<\/span><\/p>\n Roussel played for several Belgian clubs and also had spells in Russia, the Netherlands, Italy and Cyprus.<\/span><\/p>\n Coventry said the club was “deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former striker Cedric Roussel” while Wolves said: “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Cedric Roussel.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n