Christian Atsu found dead

Ghana International, Christian Atsu has been reported found dead days after he was trapped under rabbles in the massive earthquake which hit Turkey on Monday February 6.

His Agent, Nana Sechere in twitter post sighted by GhanaPlus.com on Saturday, February 18, said the player’s body was recovered this morning.

He 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 news comes in 11day after the deadly earthquake which has claimed thousands of lives in Turkey and Syria.

Nana Sechere extended his deepest condolences to the family of the celebrated player and appreciation to all for the support and prayers for the player while trapped under the collapse 11 storey facility in Turkey.

“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”

He also called for privacy for family during this difficult face of the life.

“I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time”.

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

— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 18, 2023

I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.

— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 18, 2023

Christian Atsu, dozens trapped in rabbles after Turkey Earthquake

Ghana’s top star and Former Chelsea and Newcastle United star, Christian Atsu Twasam affectionately called Atsu was on Monday February 6, reported trapped together with several others following an earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria.

A 11 storey facility in which the player was resident in the nine floor in Antakya, Hatay collapsed together with hundreds of others leaving dozens trapped.

The 31 year old joined the Turkish Süper Lig club Hatayspor on September last year on an initial one-year contract with option for a further year.

On Sunday, February 5, prior to the disaster, Atsu opened his scoring account in the 1 win defeat against Kasimpasa.

The earthquake recorded in southern Turkey and northern Syria have so far killed more than 40,000 people.

Source: GhanaPlus.com