A former Chelsea youngster, who spent two years in the academy with his two brothers, has admitted he only has days to live in a heartbreaking post
13:54, 09 Jan 2026Updated 13:55, 09 Jan 2026
Jack Robinson of Liverpool competes with Lamisha Musonda of Chelsea during the Barclays U21 Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Langtree Park on November 17, 2012 in Liverpool, England.
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Lamisha Musonda has opened up on his health battle(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
A former Chelsea star has admitted he might have a few days to live after he heartbreakingly opened up on his health battles.
Lamisha Musonda moved to Chelsea in 2012 along with his two brothers Tika and Charly - the latter only leaving the Blues in 2022 after a series of loan spells across Europe - from Anderlecht in their native Belgium.
Musonda spent two years at Stamford Bridge in the club's youth system before moving back to Belgium to turn our for Mechelen. He would also turn out for Spanish sides Llagostera and Palamos and Congolese giants Mazembe, before retiring in 2020.
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Lamisha Musonda, 33,m has just days to live(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
However, he has now opened up on his health battles with an emotional post on social media. He said: “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.
“Life is hard, but the view is great," he added heart and prayers emojis before continuing his post in French.
It added: “Life is made of highs and lows, and no-one can truly understand the pain you go through.
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Lamisha Musonda spent two years at Chelsea(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
“These last two years have been particularly difficult and challenging for me. It is with great sadness that I announce that I am struggling to get my health back. This is the reason why I have been absent from social media.
“I have to face facts – my health is critical, and I’m now fighting to survive. Your aid and prayers will be a great help during this time. My family and I are fighting, and I won’t quit until my last breath.
“I was fortunate enough to have a beautiful early life, and I still have so much to offer. But there are so many wonderful people who I would have loved to thank in person – and the fact I maybe won’t get the chance saddens me deeply.”
Musonda didn't reveal the details of his illness in the post.
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His younger brother Charly is currently without a club, after last playing for Anorthosis Famagusta FC in Greece. While middle child Tika works for Liverpool as a global talent scout.