Black Stars of Ghana and Hatayspor winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake.
Atsu’s death was confirmed by his agent Nana Sechere in a Tweet on Saturday.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce to all well wishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s body was recovered this morning.
“My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support.”
The 31-year-old had spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle.
Atsu had been missing since the 6 February quake that caused the collapse of his apartment in the city of Hatay.
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His club Hatayspor initially reported he was rescued “with injuries” but a day later that position changed.
Atsu joined the Turkish top-flight side Hatayspor in September 2022 and scored the winning goal in a Super Lig match on 5 February.
The quakes and aftershocks in southern Turkey and northern Syria are known to have killed more than 40,000 people.
Atsu began his career with Porto, also spending a season on loan at Rio Ave.
In 2013, he was signed by Chelsea for £3.5 million, who subsequently loaned him to Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, AFC Bournemouthand Málaga.
After spending the 2016–17 season on loan at Newcastle United, he completed a permanent transfer to the club in May 2017.
A full international with over 60 caps since his debut in 2012, Atsu represented Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
He helped the team finish as runners-up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, in which he also won Player of the Tournament and Goal of the Tournament.
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Rip christian
I was devastated when I saw the news on Twitter, very sad…RIP Christian Astu, this life smh
I sympathize with all our Ghanaian brothers about the loss of Christian Atsu. May the Lord forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest. Please accept my condolences.
Oh what a sad news! What a loss! What a heartbreaking news! My condolences to the family as well as to all Ghanaians. This is an irreplaceable loss. May God send his spirit of consolation and comfort in your hearts and upon the nation of Ghana. Our beloved Atsu, One of the african pride, Rest in perfect peace.
My heartfelt condolences to Atsu’s family for the loss..May the God grant u the fortitude the bear the loss and may Astu soul rest in peace
Wow This news actually broke my heart.. May God grant him eternal rest. Rest on Atsu
May his gentle soul and the souls of all those who lost their lives in that horrible earthquake will rest in peace. Amen
Thank goodness they could find the body.
At least that will bring closure to his loved ones.
Few things as horrible as searching for a missing person after just a few days.
It’s far better to have proof of demise than hope perpetually without any bit of proof of life.
Sad news about Atsu. Condolences to his family and loved ones. As at today, the death toll has passed 45,000. SMH.
Absolutely shocking but God knows best.May the family/entire Ghana football fraternity be consoled by that.
Also a lesson to learn for everyone. WE DON’T OWN OUR LIVES. It’s for the purpose to do God’s Will/Glorify HIM. Then in our physical death, God is delighted because God is good n His purpose is Supremely good. Psalm 116:15.
This news was painful for me to read. May his soul rest well.
Very sad news. RIP Atsu. God bless Africa. God bless Nigeria!!!
With my deepest respect, l felt bad hearing about the tragic death of this Ghanaian Lejend. May his Soul rest in perfect peace.
I kno why my favorite stars in Ghana always live me with heartquake, from castro, ebony, and now is christain, ęęeeeeeeeeeeeyi
This guy was so good on the ball, so humble in person, such a big miss
I mean i dont kno why*
Oh! What a sad end my heart bleed to hear this sad news. May the God of comfort be with the family he left behind. The bible said time and unforseen occurrence befalls all us. Nobody knows when and the manner of his death. May we leave our lives acceptably before God.