ALEX Brosque and the Sky Blues will have an extra special fan at Saturday’s Sydney derby against the Western Sydney Wanderers when Gabriel Cipriano takes his seat at Allianz Stadium.

Seven-year-old Gabe is in remission after recently winning his battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Together with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, Sydney FC granted Gabriel his wish to not only attend the match, but also to take part in the team’s final training session, where he got the opportunity to meet his favourite player, Brosque.

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“It’s very humbling,” Brosque said.

“To have kids as fans is always great, but there’s probably a little bit more meaning with this fan. He’s been through a lot as a child and to know that he’s supporting us and coming out to enjoy the experience and see what we do is great and it will be fantastic for him.”

Gabriel’s mum Marshia says her son is a “true supporter of the club” and, after watching him battle his illness for so long, she is over the moon to see how excited he is.

“He will be so excited — it will be fever pitch excitement,” she said.

“Any game is exciting, but this one is super exciting and the atmosphere that comes from a game like that is something you really need to witness.

“Gabriel was so sick for so long and in isolation for so long, to see him come alive is really beautiful as a parent to see and witness that.”