Christian Atsu

After a long search, the player's agent, Murat Uzunmehmet, confirmed the death of the former Porto, Chelsea, Málaga and Newcastle star.

He played 65 games for his country and scored nine goals, and was part of the team that was in the 2013 and 2015 African Cups, and also the 2014 World Cup. Eleven days after the earthquake that tore apart Turkey and Syria, devastating news linked to the world of sport was confirmed. The disappearance of Atsu, who had been a member of Turkish club Hatayspor, had shocked the sports world. The 31-year-old Ghanaian has been playing in the country after a long career that had taken him through several of the world’s top leagues. His phone was also found.” “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Uzunmehmet added when speaking with reporters in Hatay, where the player’s body was found.

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The couple had three children together - two sons and a daughter. 'My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. Murat Uzunmehmet revealed the devastating news - 12 days since the disaster struck, telling reporters on Saturday: 'Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. 'We will not forget you, Atsu. His phone was also found.'

Christian Atsu, the Ghanaian footballer who plied his trade in the Turkish Super Lig, has been found dead in the rubble in the.

“I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.Advertisement

Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, his agent has confirmed.

His phone was also found," he told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu had been playing for Hatayspor. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of the devastating earthquake in Turkey following a 12-day search, his agent has confirmed.

It has emerged that Christian Atsu was set to leave Turkey but cancelled his plane ticket shortly before the earthquake, as he remains missing.

But when he played well and scored, he cancelled his ticket. 'Can I leave if I find a team?' he said. Hatayspor Administrative Manager Fatih Ilek told Radyospor: "Christian Atsu told the coach that he wanted to take more time before our match with Gaziantep FK.

Newcastle United player Christian Atsu has been found dead after the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria nearly two weeks ago.

"My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. Atsu's body has now been found under the earthquake rubble in the city of Hatay.

Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed.

“My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. The Ghana international had not been seen since the quake that caused the collapse of the apartment in the city of Hatay in which he was staying. Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed.

The body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found after a huge earthquake in Turkey, local media reported Saturday, quoting his manager.

Chelsea issued a statement declaring: “It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.” “The elder brother and twin sister of Christian Atsu and an officer of the (Ghanaian) embassy were present at the site when the body was recovered,” the ministry said in a statement. “We have reached his lifeless body.

Former Newcastle winger Christian Atsu had been missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6; Atsu was part of the Newcastle team which won ...

He was going to look for a club to get more playing time." The club tweeted: "We will not forget you, Atsu. His elder brother and twin sister were present at the recovery of his body. He said: "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. Rest in peace." His phone was also found."

Christian Atsu who was declared missing after the earthquake that shook Turkey nearly a fortnight ago, has been confirmed dead.

“I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. He had scored a last-minute winner for his club, Hatayspor, in their home game against rivals, Kasimpasa, a day before the devastating event.

The body of ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winger, Christian Atsu has been found dead in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey. Atsu's agent, Nana Sechere.

He said: “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. His phone was also found”. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones.

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's earthquake.

"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu's body was found. The winger had previous spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle. We will not forget you, Atsu.

Tributes don pour in around di world for Christian Atsu afta dem find di deadi bodi of di Ghanaian international player wey lose im life to Turkey ...

"May im soul rest in di Bosom of di Almighty until di Last Day of di Resurrection wen we shall all meet again. E say Ghana football don lose one of dia finest personnel and ambassadors and add say Atsu go dey difficult to replace and dem go miss am well well. On dia own part, Newcastle United FC say dem dey saddened say di player lose im life for di earthquake. Chelsea FC also mourn di player and dem add say dia thoughts go out to di family and friends of di Ghana international. Di Ghana Football Association pray for di soul of di player to reset in peace afta confirming say dem receive di news. “We dey deeply saddened by di news say Christian Atsu lose im life for di devastation of di earthquakes wey hit Turkey and Syria.

Ghanaian International footballer, Christian Atsu, has been found dead after a devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Chelsea issued a statement declaring, “It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.” “Initially joining on loan, he played a key role in the Magpies squad that secured the Championship title in 2017 before making a permanent move to help us establish our place back in the Premier League.” Before his death, he was currently playing for Hatayspor and the Ghana national football team as a midfielder.

There's been an outpouring of grief following confirmation of Christian Atsu's death.

It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful ...

Atsu was a Chelsea player between 2013 and 2017 having signed from Porto. During those years, the Ghanaian international was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, also scoring the Goal of the Tournament as Ghana finished runners up. It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Former Chelsea and Newcastle star, Christian Atsu, was killed by the disastrous earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6.

“The earthquake happened on his happiest day. Cancelled the ticket. “Actually, he was going abroad to visit his family.

Tributes have poured in after former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu was found dead amid the rubble of the earthquake in Turkey.

"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. His phone was also found," Uzunmehmet told reporters. The footballing world is mourning the loss of former Chelsea and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu, who has been found dead amid the rubble of the earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed sadness over the now confirmed death of Ghana international player, Christian Atsu. He was one of.

Tributed have continued to pour in for the former Chelsea ace who died at 31. “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed sadness over the now confirmed death of Ghana international player, Christian Atsu.

Young players and amateur football club in Ghana's capital Accra are reacting after former Ghana international Christian Atsu was found dead, ...

He was also part of the Ghana squad at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. At the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations he scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Guinea in the quarter-finals. Ghana's ministry of foreign affairs said it had "received the unfortunate news". Playing for the Black Stars (Ghana national team) and all the things he has done for the club. Young players and amateur football club in Ghana's capital Accra are reacting after former Ghana international Christian Atsu was found dead, almost two weeks after a devastating earthquake in Turkey. Helping the poor in their communities, in his own village, here in Accra, here in Ghana, and all over.

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that ...

There are no words to describe our sadness,” the statement added. In the immediate aftermath, there was confusion as reports from Turkey originally said that Atsu had been located and was in a hospital, but on February 8, Sechere tweeted that it had come to light, contrary to prior reports, that Atsu was still missing. [Christian Atsu ](https://cnn.com/2023/02/15/football/christian-atsu-turkey-earthquake-missing-intl-spt/index.html)was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria.