Body Of Ex-Newcastle United Player, Christian Atsu, Found In Turkey Earthquake Rubble
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The body of ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winger, Christian Atsu has been
found in the aftermath of the
earthquake in Turkey.
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.
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“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.
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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”.
The deceased is survived by wife Marie-Claire Rupio
Atsu and their three children.
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