Christian Atsu

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Christian Atsu dies aged 31 as ex-Premier League star's body found ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Former Premier League star Christian Atsu went missing after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria 12 days ago and his death was confirmed on ...

[Amir Khan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/amir-khan) [has joined those in attempting to help](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/shocked-amir-khan-donates-10-29226735) by working with Turkish Airlines to deliver vital aid to the country. Atsu was the star of the 2015 AFCON. He also represented the likes of Porto, [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc), [Bournemouth](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/afc-bournemouth) and Malaga during his career, as well as playing international football for Ghana. [World Health Organisation](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-health-organisation) have described it as the worst natural disaster in 100 years as the humanitarian efforts gather pace. [reported as missing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/christian-atsu-trapped-turkey-earthquake-29144953) within hours of the earthquake. He scored nine goals in 65 outings for Ghana, with the last of those caps coming in 2019. Our condolences to Christian Atsu's family, relatives, fans and the Atakaş Hatayspor community." [A Syrian man even suffered a broken back](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/syria-earthquake-dad-breaks-back-29243720) after trying to protect his children from a collapsed ceiling. "Within seconds, I don’t know how long, in minutes, the ceiling was on top of us. It has ruined the lives of millions, with many people left without access to water, electricity or heat during a bitterly cold winter in the region. 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. His body has now been discovered and the sad news was confirmed on Saturday morning.

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Body of former Newcastle United footballer Christian Atsu found ... (Sky News)

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.

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Ghana player Christian Atsu found dead - BBC News Pidgin (BBC News)

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.

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Christian Atsu is confirmed to have died following the devastating ... (Daily Mail)

Ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu's body is found under rubble 12 days after devastating earthquake in Turkey · Christian Atsu has been found dead following ...

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.'

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Christian Atsu found dead in the rubble of devastating Turkey ... (Goal.com)

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.

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Christian Atsu found dead after going missing in Turkey earthquake (AS English)

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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Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu's body found under rubble in ... (New York Post)

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

His phone was also found.” “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where the athlete’s body was found. [Ghanaian ](https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/world-cup-star-christian-atsu-feared-to-be-trapped-under-earthquake-rubble-in-turkey/) [soccer star](https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/world-cup-star-christian-atsu-feared-to-be-trapped-under-earthquake-rubble-in-turkey) [ Christian Atsu](https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/world-cup-star-christian-atsu-feared-to-be-trapped-under-earthquake-rubble-in-turkey/) has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after [last week’s massive earthquake](https://nypost.com/2023/02/10/turkey-and-syria-earthquake-death-toll-rises-rescues-dwindle/), the ex-Chelsea winger’s Turkish agent said.

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Christian Atsu found dead following earthquake in Turkey, agent ... (Chard & Ilminster News)

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.

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Christian Atsu - 1992-2023 (Newcastle United)

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.

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey ... (The Guardian)

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.

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'Deeply saddened': Football world in mourning as body of ex-PL star ... (Fox Sports)

'Deeply saddened': Football world in mourning as body of ex-PL star found after earthquake.

Atsu, 31, spent four seasons at Chelsea before a permanent transfer to Newcastle in 2017. The football world is in mourning after the body of former Newcastle United player Christian Atsu was discovered under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey. “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,” Sechere said.

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Soccer player Christian Atsu, 31, found dead after Turkey quakes ... (The Washington Post)

Former Premier League soccer player Christian Atsu was missing after the earthquakes. He had played for Turkey's Hatayspor and on Ghana's 2014 World Cup ...

The Ghanaian soccer player scored nine goals in 65 appearances for Ghana between 2012 and 2019. Atsu played on Ghana’s World Cup team in 2014. earthquakes devastated southern Turkey and neighboring Syria, killing more than

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Former Premier League player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has now passed 43000.

Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Atsu joined Turkish club Hatayspor in September and scored the winning goal for his new team in a league game at home against Kasimpaşa SK on February 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours. Search teams recovered Atsu’s body in the ruins of a luxury 12-storey building where he had been living in the city of Antakya, Hatay province, his manager said Saturday.

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Ghana's Christian Atsu found dead under rubble in Turkey ... (ESPN)

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.

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Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake (ABC News)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu had also started building an orphanage in Ghana and was helping to fund a new breast cancer screening center, Kwarteng said. A day after the earthquake there were reports that Atsu had been rescued but Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours of Feb.

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Premier League star found dead at 31 (NEWS.com.au)

Football ace Christian Atsu has been found dead 12 days after the Turkey earthquake, his manager confirmed today.

“My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. His voice was then heard in the rubble, along with that of Hatayspor’s Sporting Director Taner Savut, local reports said. Hatayspor, who Atsu signed with in September, said his body was being repatriated to Ghana. His agent Nana Sechere 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. After 12 days of desperately searching for Atsu, his manager said his body was tragically discovered buried in the rubble on Saturday. But the Ghana star reportedly chose to stay with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a Super Lig match the day before.

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found dead under rubble in ... (ABC News)

Atsu had been missing since the earthquake that caused the collapse of his apartment in the city of Hatay on February 6.

Peace be upon you, beautiful person. Atsu had been missing since the earthquake that caused the collapse of his apartment in the Turkish city of Antakya on February 6. - Atsu, 31, had been missing since the quake that caused the collapse of his apartment in Hatay on February 6

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'No words': Grim find in search for 'finest' footballer (Wide World of Sports)

The death toll from the 7.8-magnitude quake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria passed 43,000 last week. Hatayspor said Atsu's body would be repatriated ...

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. He’ll be sorely missed.” READ MORE: He was part of the Ghana squad at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and starred at the 2015 African Cup of Nations, scoring two goals to help Ghana to the final, where it lost in a penalty shootout to Ivory Coast.

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Wife and children of earthquake victim Christian Atsu join emotional ... (South China Morning Post)

Former Newcastle star Atsu, from Ghana, was at his home in the Turkish southern province of Hatay when the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck on February 6, ...

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Former EPL star Christian Atsu found dead after devastating ... (7NEWS.com.au)

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

We want to support them in this moment.” Benitez added: “It’s really sad because he was a nice, nice, special person. He was a good professional. “I was in contact with him last month. “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. Really sad.”

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