The ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winger has been discovered useless on the age of 31.
The physique of Ghana nationwide participant and former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu has been found in Turkey beneath the wreckage of the residence the place he lived, native media reported Saturday, quoting his supervisor.
His supervisor in Turkey, Murat Uzunmehmet, instructed DHA information company on Saturday that his physique had been discovered below the rubble within the Turkish southern province of Hatay.
“Atsu’s lifeless physique was discovered below the rubble. At the moment, extra gadgets are nonetheless being taken out. His cellphone was additionally discovered,” Uzunmehmet instructed reporters in Hatay, the place the athlete’s physique was discovered.
Multi-storey residence buildings filled with residents have been among the many 1000’s of constructions diminished to rubble in Turkey.
Ghanaian footballer’s agent, Nana Sechere, tweeted: “It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I’ve to announce to all properly wishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s physique was recovered this morning My deepest condolences go to his household and family members.I want to take this chance to thank everybody for his or her prayers and help.”
“I ask that while we make the mandatory preparations, that everybody would please respect the privateness of the household throughout this very troublesome time.”
I ask that while we make the mandatory preparations, that everybody would please respect the privateness of the household throughout this very troublesome time.
— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 18, 2023
In September, Christian Atsu joined Hatayspor, a Turkish Tremendous Lig membership based mostly within the southern province of Hatay close to the epicentre of Turkey’s large earthquake.
Atsu had been scheduled to fly out of southern Turkey hours earlier than the quake, however Hatayspor’s supervisor mentioned on Friday the Ghanaian opted to stick with the membership after scoring the game-winning objective in a February 5 Tremendous Lig match.
(With inputs from companies)
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