Foden arrived unannounced to pay a tribute to the late champ and lay flowers alongside partner Rebecca Cooke

PHIL Foden pays a personal tribute to Ricky Hatton as he visits the boxing hero’s family.

The Manchester City ace left the shirt he wore in the derby with United hours after avid supporter Ricky was found dead aged 46.

Phil Foden carrying flowers, a light blue gift box with a blue ribbon, and a blue shirt, next to a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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Phil Foden pays a personal tribute to Ricky HattonCredit: Splash

Phil Foden placing a Manchester Derby shirt on top of flowers as a tribute to Ricky Hatton.
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The Manchester City ace left the shirt he wore in the derby with United hours after avid supporter Ricky was found deadCredit: Splash

A close-up of a floral tribute with a handwritten note that reads "THERE IS ONLY 1 RICKY HATTON Rest in peace Phil".
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‘There is only 1 Ricky Hatton. Rest in peace, Phil’, read the footballer’s messageCredit: Splash

Ricky Hatton, former professional boxer, sitting and looking forward.
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Boxing hero Ricky Hatton died aged 46Credit: Getty
Foden, in his training kit, arrived unannounced with partner Rebecca Cooke.

As well as the signed shirt, he left a bouquet.

A message read: “There is only 1 Ricky Hatton. Rest in peace, Phil”.

Yesterday a source close to the Hatton family said: “Phil came round very quietly — no fanfare, just to pay his respects. The whole family was bowled over by the gesture, and the manner that Phil did it.

“Ricky would have been so proud.”

After City’s 3-0 win, Foden told Sky Sports: “It was for him and his family and for the people suffering right now. The lads gave everything.”

People’s Champion Ricky, a dad of three, was discovered at his £1.75million home in Gee Cross, Gtr Manchester, on Sunday morning by his manager.

The pair had been due to fly to Dubai ahead of a promo day for an upcoming exhibition fight.

Ricky’s family said in a statement: “He was excited for the future. His bag was packed ready to go.”

Hatton’s brother Matthew thanked well-wishers and wrote: “I hope he’s found the peace that eluded him in life.”

Hatton claimed world titles at both light-welterweight and welterweight, winning 45 of 48 fights.

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Phil Foden in action during a Premier League match.
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Phil scored the opening goal in Man City’s 3-0 win over United in the derbyCredit: Getty

Phil Foden placing flowers and a light blue shirt as a tribute.
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Foden, in his training kit, arrived unannounced with partner Rebecca CookeCredit: Splash

Phil Foden placing flowers and a Manchester Derby shirt as a tribute.
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The star also left a bouquet of flowersCredit: Splash

Phil Foden carrying flowers, a box with a blue ribbon, and a Manchester Derby shirt from a car.
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Foden dedicated City’s win to the boxerCredit: Splash

Phil Foden laying flowers at Ricky Hatton's home.
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‘Ricky would have been so proud’, said a source close to the Hatton familyCredit: Splash

Flower tributes and Manchester City football shirts outside Ricky Hatton's home.
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Flowers and gifts left at Ricky’s homeCredit: Zenpix

Campbell Hatton in a black cap and Adidas tracksuit, with another person behind him.
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Campbell Hatton spotted at the Hatton residenceCredit: Splash

Paul Speak, manager of Ricky Hatton, at Hatton's residence days after his death, with a framed picture tribute nearby.
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Manager Paul Speak by the wall of tributesCredit: Splash

Yellow and white roses in a box with a blue ribbon, left outside the home of Ricky Hatton.
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Foden’s flowers amongst the tributesCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia