Tragic news as Christian Atsu is found dead under rubble after the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
News coming in indicates that Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubbles of the Tureky-Syria Earth Quake that has claimed more than 35,000 lives.
Christian Atsu was a Ghanaian international footballer player who was plying his trade in Turkey with Hatayspor. His demise was sadly announced by his agent 12 days after the devastating earthquake.
The former Chelsea and Newcastle winger’s agent, Murat Uzunnmehmet, confirmed his body had been found in a statement.
“Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found,” he told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu, 31, had been playing for Hatayspor.
Atsu is survived by his wife Marie-Claire Rupio and three kids.
Messages of Condolence has been pouring in from far and near.
To all of us, Christian Atsu was a professional footballer, but like many others who have died in this tragedy, he was a husband and father. Really awful news – hopefully the Premier League will pay tribute this weekend. RIP Christian Atsu.
According to his Club, Hatayspor, the funeral of Christian Atsu will be held in Ghana. The remains of the player who lost his life under the collapse, is on his way to be sent to his hometown Ghana.
READ: BREAKING: Christian Atsu Found Dead In Turkey
“The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the collapse, is on his way to be sent to his hometown Ghana. We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness. Rest in peace.”
The statement said.
Always a maestro !
RIP Christian Atsu
The world will never be the same without you . #ChristianAtsu #RIPChristianAtsu pic.twitter.com/cFQ2NhknKh
— Jherom (@the_jherom) February 18, 2023
Former Black Stars player Christian Atsu final moment as a footballer, scoring a free-kick in the last minute to win the game for Hatayspor, just hours before the earthquake struck in Turkey.
Former Black Stars player Christian Atsu final moment as a footballer, scoring a free-kick in the last minute to win the game for Hatayspor, just hours before the earthquake struck in Turkey.
RIP Christian Atsu
Rest well pic.twitter.com/3DHBIbJ22n
— Andydotcom (@Andydotcom_gh) February 18, 2023