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Former teammates of late Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote will gather to honour his memory, before his body is flown back to the Ivory Coast.

A memorial service is set to take place in Beijing on Tuesday for Tiote, who died last Monday at the age of 30.

Among those attending will be former Toon colleague Papiss Cisse , who is currently playing in China.

His body will then be taken back to his native country on Wednesday ahead of a private funeral service.

He had collapsed during a training session, and later died in hospital.

Members of the 30-year-old Beijing Enterprises player’s family, as well as his agent Emanuele Palladino, flew out to China following the shock announcement of his death on Monday — but it is understood they are still awaiting official confirmation of the cause of the former Toon midfielder’s death.

The news sent shock-waves around the football world and prompted a tide of tributes.

Former manager Steve McClaren called him a ‘ferocious competitor’ and ‘the kind of player that everyone wants in their team’.

After the news broke, Cisse wrote on Twitter: “Goodnight brother, You will be missed. My heart goes out to his family. Gone too soon.”

Tiote signed for Newcastle in 2010 for £3.5m and made more than 150 appearances.

His one and only goal for the club came against Arsenal in 2011 when he scored the fourth to equalise in a thrilling 4-4 draw at St James’ Park.

The 30-year-old featured three times for the Magpies last season before moving to China.