Ghanaian footballer Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake

Over two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, football player Christian Atsu was discovered dead inside the wreckage of his home, his agent reported.

Atsu, 31, has previously played in the Premier League for Chelsea and Newcastle.

The earthquake that caused the flat he was residing in in the city of Hatay to fall had left the Ghanaian international missing.

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Ripples Nigeria had earlier reported he had been found after his club first stated that he was saved “with injuries,” but the team Hatayspor later clarified their situation.

“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,” his agent Nana Sechere tweeted on Saturday.

“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.”

The earthquake is said to be the worst in recent years in Turkey.

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