He was 17 years old. Lorenzo renou Traveling in minibus with its AS Monaco teammates Basket When he died in a road accident On the A8, on the night of Saturday May 10 to Sunday May 11. This Monday, BFM Nice Côte d’Azur collected the testimony of two of his comrades as well as his mother.
“He called us every day. He had a natural aura, a real charisma, a leadership that was effortless. It was simply him, ”said Laurence, the player’s mother, who describes a mature child close to his family.
Lorenzo evolved in National 3 and with Hopesafter going through the Bordeaux student club basketball. He had left his family to join the Monegasque club, with the dream of becoming a professional. This good student was also the first in her first STMG class at the Lycée Albert Ier.
“We will never forget you”
The adolescent’s death has deeply moved the world of basketball: An online kitty In his memory, created by Romain Valakou, one of his friends currently playing at Cholet Basket, raised nearly 15,000 euros.
“An event like that happening is tragic. Everyone is united for Lorenzo. I saw a lot of monaco players, pros, young hopes. Sometimes the amounts are high but even if they only put one or two euros, they share the sorrow, and it is also important, “reacted Romain Valakou to the microphone of BFM Nice Côte d’Azur.
“He was someone adorable. He was loved by everyone. Everyone loved him. The only thing to remember is that he was someone incredible, ”recalls another friend, Malone Gros, who plays at AS Monaco Basket.
In the comments space on the link of the online kitty, many messages greet the memory of the young player: “Thank you for these moments spent with you when we were in primary I will never forget you in peace little angel we are all with you. »»
“My son played against yours, he is very touched by the disappearance of Lorenzo. We are wholeheartedly with you and we present our most sincere condolences to you. Our daughter was in high school with Lorenzo. It is a tragedy, we send you everything we have in courage, strength and love. Rest in peace Lorenzo, we will never forget you, ”we can also read.
An open investigation
The funeral is planned in the Bordeaux region and a tribute is planned in Monaco. A minute of silence was already made at the time of the meeting of Monaco in Betclic Elite against the JL Bourg this Sunday, May 11.
The club’s speaker spoke of “a special and difficult day for the Monegasque basketball family”. “Rest in peace Lorenzo”, could be read in the stands.
The accident in which Lorenzo Renou died injured five other people: the coach, three players, and the driver. A 24 -year -old man was seriously injured and transported to Toulon hospital. According to AFP, the driver was sleeping behind the wheel. An investigation into homicide and involuntary injuries was opened by the Draguignan prosecution to determine the responsibilities of the driver.
Lorenzo’s mother does not blame him, as she explained to BFM Nice Côte d’Azur : “We are all human, it can happen to anyone. »»
