Newcastle United player pays tribute to José Antonio Reyes who has died in a car crash

Ayoze Perez Credit: PA

Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez has paid tribute to José Antonio Reyes, who has died at the age of 35.

The former Arsenal winger died in a car accident. The news was confirmed by his Spanish club Sevilla.

José Antonio Reyes formed part of Arsenal's 'invicibles' that swept to the 2004 Premier League title without suffering defeat.

In a tweet, 25 -year-old Spaniard Perez says: