The death of former Manchester City ballboy Elliott Fernandez has been announced by his mum.

Last week Beverley Clarke Ferndandez published a heartbreaking picture of her 19-year-old son as he struggled with cancer in a bid to raise money for treatment abroad.

More than £30,000 was raised over five days.

But the money was too late and in a post on the fundraising page on Sunday Beverley said: “With a heart shattered into a million pieces, my very own true warrior passed away this morning.

(Image: Manchester City FC)

“It was my absolute privilege to be chosen as his mum. He was my entire world and always will be.

“We are going to do what Elliott would have wanted with your donations and set up a fund in his name for research into this horrible, evil disease. That was what he wanted, to help others.

“If we can save just one life, then he would have been elated. Thanks to you all from the bottom of our hearts.”

Manchester City joined hundreds of people on social media paying their respects to Elliott.

A tweet from City bosses read: “Everyone at #mcfc is saddened to learn of the passing of Elliott Fernandez. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”

(Image: UGC)

The teenager, from Denton, was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma cancer back in February last year.

He was left fighting for life in intensive care with doctors saying he was unlikely to pull through.

But he defied the odds and after learning to walk and eat again gradually battled his way back to health.

The lifelong City fan, even walked onto the pitch at the Etihad before the Blues’ game with Everton last October.

But Elliott suffered a relapse over Christmas with fluid on his brain and signs of cancer found on both his liver and spine.

WATCH: Cancer stricken former Manchester City ball boy

Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8 Cancel Play now

Specialists delivered the heartbreaking news that there was nothing they could do as he was unable to have any more Chemotherapy.

His family launched the fundraising drive, for £100,000, in the hope of sending him to Stuttgart for treatment.

Ryan Taylor Fox said: “He was such a kind person. RIP, Elliott. No more pain. Always a true blue. Goodnight, pal.”

Lianne Graham posted: “You were a fighter, Elliott. Rest in peace. No more pain. So sorry we couldn’t get you to Germany. Such a clever, amazing young man, taken far too soon.”

To donate, visit here