Atsu’s agent, Nana Sechere confirmed and disclosed this on his Twitter handle as reported by Sky News on Saturday.
He wrote, “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.....I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time”.
Aged 31, the Ghanaian player according to Sky News had been misidentified and falsely reported as hospitalized last week following the earthquake which killed more than 45,000 people.
Atsu spent eight years signed by Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Bournemouth, Everton and Newcastle.
He moved to Turkey last September, signing for Antakya side Hatayspor on a one-year contract.
Atsu’s Turkey-based agent, Murat Uzunmehmet, told reporters that the player was found beneath the rubble of his home in southern Turkey.
He said: “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found”.
He is survived by wife Marie-Claire Rupio Atsu and their three children.
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Sad one may his soul and that of all those who lost their lives in the earthquake rest in peace.
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ReplyDeleteOh my God. Been following this news since the unfortunate incident. What a sad news. But God knows best. RIP all the departed.. I love pray God grant their loved ones the fortitude to bear their lose. Amen.
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So sad, may he rest well and may God grant his family fortitude to bear this loss.
ReplyDeleteSad news. My condolences to his family.
ReplyDeleteOh dear
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This is so sad 😢. I've been praying that this guy be found alive, but with everyday that passed I was losing hope. When he signed the contract to go to Turkey, he didn't know that he was signing his death warrant. RIP
ReplyDeleteExtremely sad. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteI hope he didn’t suffer
ReplyDeleteCondolences to his family and loved ones. Gosh, he was only in Turkey a short time. So young. 45,000 ppl dying in one event is no joke. I have always wanted to visit Turkey, but likely will not. So many natural disasters since the start of the year.
ReplyDeleteGod please rest his soul 😞😞such a painful death
ReplyDeleteOh my !!! This is so sad for him and his family. May God comfort them! I can’t imagine
ReplyDeleteMay God comfort his family 🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping he would make it. May his soul find rest.
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So sad may his soul rest in peace.
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