Christian Atsu

The ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winger, 31, had been scheduled to fly out of Turkey on the day of the earthquake, which has now killed more than 45000 people.

He was going to look for a club to get more playing time." His elder brother and twin sister were present at the recovery of his body. The club tweeted: "We will not forget you, Atsu. RIP." He said: "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. His phone was also found." Rest in peace." "The elder brother and twin sister of Christian Atsu and an Officer of the Embassy were present at the site when the body was recovered. Rest in peace, Christian." Ghana's foreign ministry wrote in a statement this morning: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has received the unfortunate news of the recovery of the body of Christian Atsu from the rubble of his apartment, following the earthquake which struck Turkey on February 6 2023. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. Chelsea FC wrote: "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 body of the Ghanaian, who was 31, was found in the rubble of his home in southern Turkey on Saturday morning as searches continued in the aftermath of ...

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” Rest in peace, Christian.” Newcastle stated: “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.

Dem don find Ghanaian international player Christian Atsu dead days afta di earthquake wey happun for Turkey and also affected Syria.

But we dey need more resources urgently, including translator, on de ground” Nana Sechere add in de statement. Days after dem find Atsu en shoes, dem also locate en passport under de wreckage. Before dem finally find de player dead, management for Christian Atsu say de search for de player still dey go on afta de earthquake for Turkey. “We manage locate Christian Atsu en exact room location, wey we find two pairs of en shoes” Nana Sechere talk. According to en agent, Nana Sechere, dem locate Christian Atsu en exact room location where dem find two pairs of en shoes. Atsu en agent, Nana Sechere den some family relations go de location to support in de rescue mission during which dem locate Atsu en room den some of en belongings.

The Ghanaian has been confirmed dead aged 31 after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria caused a catastrophic loss of life.

He also had spells with Bournemouth and Newcastle United, spending four years at St James' Park before a switch to Al Raed in 2021. He was then loaned to Vitesse Arnhem, before a year-long spell with Everton under Roberto Martinez during the 2014-15 season. "My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones.

The agent of Christian Atsu has confirmed that the footballer has been found dead 12 days after the earthquake in Turkey.

He was in an 11-storey building and he was on the ninth floor. ‘I was hoping he was awake and that the earthquake hadn’t happened while he was sleeping. It is unfortunate that the club is not on the ground with us, side by side, in the search for Christian. Last Tuesday, Sechere had provided a detailed update on the search for Atsu, saying: ‘I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family. However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground. Another of Atsu’s representatives, Murat Uzunmehmet, also confirmed the sad news, saying: ‘Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble.

Ghanian footballer, aged 31, thought to have lived in complex which killed hundreds as it collapsed.

It is unfortunate that the club is not on the ground with us, side by side, in the search for Christian. But a lot of people became one with the debris.” During my time here we have been able to locate Christian Atsu’s exact room location, and we have found two pairs of his shoes. However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground. I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.” “I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family.

Ghana international Atsu, who was 31, had been playing for Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. In a message posted to Twitter, Newcastle said: “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.

We are profoundly saddened to learn that our former player Christian Atsu tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.

James' Park in 2021, he joined Saudi Pro League side Al Raed FC before moving to Turkey with Hatayspor in summer 2022.Our thoughts are with Christian's loved ones and with the people of Turkey, Syria and neighbouring territories at this incredibly difficult time. A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.A proud Ghanaian who played for his country on 65 occasions, Christian represented our club between 2016 and 2021, making 121 appearances.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.After leaving St. We are profoundly saddened to learn that our former player Christian Atsu tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.

Body of former Premier League player, 31, recovered from debris of deadly earthquake.

“We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria,” a Premier League statement said. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues at Hatayspor and everyone affected by this tragic event that has claimed so many lives.” “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.

His agent said his body has been found 12 days on from the disaster in Turkey and Syria.

"A proud Ghanaian who played for his country on 65 occasions, Christian represented our club between 2016 and 2021, making 121 appearances. In a tribute on their website, Newcastle United shared: "We are profoundly saddened to learn that our former player Christian Atsu tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes. Christian Atsu has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, his agent has said.

The devastating news was announced by Atsu's agent Nana Sechere on Twitter in which it was revealed the midfielder's body was found 12 days after the quake. In ...

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. "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 I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support. In the statement, they said: “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.

The devastating news was announced by Atsu's agent Nana Sechere on Twitter in which it was revealed the midfielder's body was found 12 days after the quake. In ...

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. "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 I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support. In the statement, they said: “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.

Christian Atsu was found dead in the rubble of his home in Turkey. | ITV National News.

"My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. "Things are moving incredibly slow and as a result of that many rescues are being delayed, and lives are being lost due to the lack of resources available to the workers. Ghanaian footballer and former Premier League star Christian Atsu has been found dead in the rubble of his home in Turkey following the country's devastating earthquake.

Sechere confirmed on Saturday that Atsu's body was found. He posted a message on Twitter: “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like ...

The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, also posted a message, writing: “I extend sincere, heartfelt condolences to the widow, children and family of our fellow Ghanaian, Christian Atsu, on the sad news of his death. Fifa added: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Christian Atsu. is on its way to be sent to his hometown Ghana. Atsu’s agent, Nana Sechere, traveled to Turkey with members of Atsu’s family in an attempt to find him, holding onto hopes that he might be alive amid the wreckage. His club Hatayspor tweeted: “The body of our footballer Christian Atsu ... I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support.”

The devastating news was announced by Atsu's agent Nana Sechere on Twitter in which it was revealed the midfielder's body was found 12 days after the quake. In ...

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. "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 I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support. In the statement, they said: “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.

A post from agent Nana Sechere on Twitter announced that the former Newcastle midfielder's body has been found 12 days on from the disaster in Turkey and ...

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. In a message posted to Twitter, Newcastle said: “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.

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."

Rafael Benitez and Eddie Howe have led the tributes to Christian Atsu, who has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. “Even if we played the same position, he was always giving me advice, always. Benitez added: “It’s really sad because he was a nice, nice, special person. He was a good professional. Benitez told Sky Sports: “I was in contact with him last month.

There were initial reports that the former Chelsea and Newcastle player had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false.

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Atsu was found dead on Saturday following the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Atsu's brother and sister were present when his ...

The couple had three children together - two sons and a daughter. Most of the players know him well - he was a great guy and we had a nice time with him. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.' I will try to do my best and think about him and do my best.' 'I woke up to the news and I was truly devastated. 'It's hard to explain - I will tell you the truth, when I arrived in Newcastle, he was always giving me advice, a very nice guy - he would always joke and smile everyday. He said: 'It's a really sad day for Newcastle and the players. The remains will be accompanied by his family and Ghana's Ambassador to Turkiye on a Turkish airlines flight and will arrive in Accra at 7:40pm, Sunday 19th February, 2023.' Murat Uzunmehmet revealed the devastating news of Atsu's death - 12 days after the disaster struck, telling reporters on Saturday: 'Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. 'My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. He was a great person. His phone was also found.'

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.

The former Newcastle player, who was killed in the devastating earthquake in Turkey, was the 'main benefactor' for a school for orphans in Ghana.

A spokesperson for the charity added: “Whenever Christian visited Senya, the children and the community were always so happy to see him. Hatayspor, which also lost multiple staff and youth players in the earthquake, said: “We will not forget you, Atsu. Christian loved the children and would always throw his shoes off to play barefoot football with them, something he loved to do whenever he visited. “Christian was the main benefactor of the new school buildings in Senya. I want to help them and also inspire them. Atsu grew up in the village of Ada Foah, Ghana.