Christian Atsu, the Ghanaian footballer who plied his trade in the Turkish Super Lig, has been found dead in the rubble in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Turkey.
The 31-year-old Ghanaian had been reported missing following the devastating earthquakes which claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria on February 6.
Tremor from the earthquake had hit Atsu’s residence and Mustafa Ozat, Hatayspor’s spokesperson, previously said that Atsu had been found alive but was injured.
This was refuted by Murat Uzun Memhet, the Ghanaian’s agent, as the search for the former Newcastle United player continued.
Mehmet, the Turkey-licensed football agent, has however revealed on Saturday morning that Atsu was found dead.
“Christian Atsu found and sadly passed away,” Mehmet shared on Twitter.
Nana Sechere, another agent of Atsu who had earlier confirmed that the Ghana footballer’s whereabouts still unknown, also confirmed his death.
“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,” he wrote.
“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, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.”
Atsu played in 258 matches and scored 24 goals.
His last match produced his last goal — an injury-time winner from a long-distance free-kick in
Hatayaspor’s 1-0 league victory just 24 hours before the deadly earthquake that has claimed over 43,000 lives.
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