Christian Atsu

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Christian Atsu dies aged 31 as ex-Premier League star's body found ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Former Premier League star Christian Atsu went missing after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria 12 days ago and his death was confirmed on ...

[Amir Khan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/amir-khan) [has joined those in attempting to help](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/shocked-amir-khan-donates-10-29226735) by working with Turkish Airlines to deliver vital aid to the country. Atsu was the star of the 2015 AFCON. He also represented the likes of Porto, [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc), [Bournemouth](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/afc-bournemouth) and Malaga during his career, as well as playing international football for Ghana. [World Health Organisation](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-health-organisation) have described it as the worst natural disaster in 100 years as the humanitarian efforts gather pace. [reported as missing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/christian-atsu-trapped-turkey-earthquake-29144953) within hours of the earthquake. He scored nine goals in 65 outings for Ghana, with the last of those caps coming in 2019. Our condolences to Christian Atsu's family, relatives, fans and the Atakaş Hatayspor community." [A Syrian man even suffered a broken back](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/syria-earthquake-dad-breaks-back-29243720) after trying to protect his children from a collapsed ceiling. "Within seconds, I don’t know how long, in minutes, the ceiling was on top of us. It has ruined the lives of millions, with many people left without access to water, electricity or heat during a bitterly cold winter in the region. The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the collapse, is on his way to be sent to his hometown Ghana. His body has now been discovered and the sad news was confirmed on Saturday morning.

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Ghana player Christian Atsu found dead - BBC News Pidgin (BBC News)

Dem don find Ghanaian international player Christian Atsu dead days afta di earthquake wey happun for Turkey and also affected Syria.

But we dey need more resources urgently, including translator, on de ground” Nana Sechere add in de statement. Days after dem find Atsu en shoes, dem also locate en passport under de wreckage. Before dem finally find de player dead, management for Christian Atsu say de search for de player still dey go on afta de earthquake for Turkey. “We manage locate Christian Atsu en exact room location, wey we find two pairs of en shoes” Nana Sechere talk. According to en agent, Nana Sechere, dem locate Christian Atsu en exact room location where dem find two pairs of en shoes. Atsu en agent, Nana Sechere den some family relations go de location to support in de rescue mission during which dem locate Atsu en room den some of en belongings.

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Christian Atsu found dead after going missing in Turkey earthquake (AS English)

After a long search, the player's agent, Murat Uzunmehmet, confirmed the death of the former Porto, Chelsea, Málaga and Newcastle star.

He played 65 games for his country and scored nine goals, and was part of the team that was in the 2013 and 2015 African Cups, and also the 2014 World Cup. Eleven days after the earthquake that tore apart Turkey and Syria, devastating news linked to the world of sport was confirmed. The disappearance of Atsu, who had been a member of Turkish club Hatayspor, had shocked the sports world. The 31-year-old Ghanaian has been playing in the country after a long career that had taken him through several of the world’s top leagues. His phone was also found.” “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Uzunmehmet added when speaking with reporters in Hatay, where the player’s body was found.

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Christian Atsu is confirmed to have died following the devastating ... (Daily Mail)

Ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu's body is found under rubble 12 days after devastating earthquake in Turkey · Christian Atsu has been found dead following ...

The couple had three children together - two sons and a daughter. 'My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. Murat Uzunmehmet revealed the devastating news - 12 days since the disaster struck, telling reporters on Saturday: 'Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. 'We will not forget you, Atsu. His phone was also found.'

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Christian Atsu found dead in the rubble of devastating Turkey ... (Goal.com)

Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, his agent has confirmed.

His phone was also found," he told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu had been playing for Hatayspor. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of the devastating earthquake in Turkey following a 12-day search, his agent has confirmed.

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Turkey earthquake: Heartbreaking Christian Atsu details emerge ... (Goal.com)

It has emerged that Christian Atsu was set to leave Turkey but cancelled his plane ticket shortly before the earthquake, as he remains missing.

But when he played well and scored, he cancelled his ticket. 'Can I leave if I find a team?' he said. Hatayspor Administrative Manager Fatih Ilek told Radyospor: "Christian Atsu told the coach that he wanted to take more time before our match with Gaziantep FK.

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Footballer Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake (The Independent)

Ghanian footballer, aged 31, thought to have lived in complex which killed hundreds as it collapsed.

It is unfortunate that the club is not on the ground with us, side by side, in the search for Christian. But a lot of people became one with the debris.” During my time here we have been able to locate Christian Atsu’s exact room location, and we have found two pairs of his shoes. However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground. I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.” “I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family.

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey ... (The Guardian)

Body of former Premier League player, 31, recovered from debris of deadly earthquake.

“We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria,” a Premier League statement said. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues at Hatayspor and everyone affected by this tragic event that has claimed so many lives.” “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.

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Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake – agent (Eurosport.com)

Newcastle United player Christian Atsu has been found dead after the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria nearly two weeks ago.

"My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. Atsu's body has now been found under the earthquake rubble in the city of Hatay.

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Christian Atsu: Former Chelsea and Newcastle player found dead in ... (The National)

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's massive earthquake, the former ...

"The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the collapse, is on his way to be sent to his hometown Ghana. Atsu also had loan spells at Everton and Bournemouth while contracted to Chelsea. His phone was also found," Uzunmehmet told DHA.

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Christian Atsu found dead in the rubble of devastating Turkey ... (Goal.com)

Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, his agent has confirmed.

His phone was also found," he told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu had been playing for Hatayspor. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of the devastating earthquake in Turkey following a 12-day search, his agent has confirmed.

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Christian Atsu: Body of ex-Newcastle player found following Turkey ... (Sky Sports)

Former Newcastle winger Christian Atsu had been missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6; Atsu was part of the Newcastle team which won ...

He was going to look for a club to get more playing time." The club tweeted: "We will not forget you, Atsu. His elder brother and twin sister were present at the recovery of his body. He said: "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. Rest in peace." His phone was also found."

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Footballer Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey (The Standard)

Joash Ochieng (left) of Kenya tackle Christian Atsu Twasam of Ghana during their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi ...

He was also loaned out to Everton, Bournemouth and Malaga before another loan move to Newcastle in 2016. His phone was also found,” his Turkey-based agent Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. “Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble.

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Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead under ... (CNN)

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that ...

There are no words to describe our sadness,” the statement added. In the immediate aftermath, there was confusion as reports from Turkey originally said that Atsu had been located and was in a hospital, but on February 8, Sechere tweeted that it had come to light, contrary to prior reports, that Atsu was still missing. [Christian Atsu ](https://cnn.com/2023/02/15/football/christian-atsu-turkey-earthquake-missing-intl-spt/index.html)was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria.

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Ghana's Christian Atsu found dead under rubble in Turkey ... (ESPN)

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's earthquake.

"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu's body was found. The winger had previous spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle. We will not forget you, Atsu.

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Football clubs mourn Turkey earthquake victim Christian Atsu (The Standard)

Until his death, Atsu played for Turkish football club Hatayspor. The club announced that plans are being made to repatriate his body to Ghana where he will be ...

Our thoughts are with Christian’s friends and family, and everyone affected by the awful events in Turkey and Syria.” Bournemouth Football Club, where he played on loan between May 2015 and January 2016, tweeted: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Christian Atsu. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues at Hatayspor and everyone affected by this tragic event that has claimed so many lives.”

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Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies in Turkey Earthquake (U.S. News & World Report)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey. He was 31.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu had also started building an orphanage in Ghana and was helping to fund a new breast cancer screening center, Kwarteng said. A day after the earthquake there were reports that Atsu had been rescued but Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours of Feb.

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Christian Atsu: Pitso Mosimane, NFF lead tributes to fallen ex ... (Goal.com)

There's been an outpouring of grief following confirmation of Christian Atsu's death.

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Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake (CBS News)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. "We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. It had also said the club's sporting director, Taner Savut, was still missing. Hatayspor said Atsu's body was being repatriated to Ghana.

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Christian Atsu: Former Premier League footballer found dead in Turkey earthquake rubble (Economic Times)

According to Christian Atsu's agent, the body of the 31-year-old Ghanaian footballer was recovered from the debris. Christian Atsu was found dead in the building where he lived after search teams worked for 12 days to locate him. The ex-Premier League ...

Christian Atsu also played for the Premier League teams Chelsea and Newcastle United, among others, before leaving Newcastle in 2021. Christian Atsu also played for the Premier League teams According to [Christian Atsu](/topic/christian-atsu)'s agent, the body of the 31-year-old Ghanaian footballer was recovered from the debris. The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, is estimated to be over 33,000, with over 36,000 confirmed deaths in both nations combined. Christian Atsu had planned to leave the country to visit his family. Christian Atsu was found dead in the building where he lived after search teams worked for 12 days to locate him.

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found dead under rubble in ... (ABC News)

Atsu had been missing since the earthquake that caused the collapse of his apartment in the city of Hatay on February 6.

Peace be upon you, beautiful person. Atsu had been missing since the earthquake that caused the collapse of his apartment in the Turkish city of Antakya on February 6. - Atsu, 31, had been missing since the quake that caused the collapse of his apartment in Hatay on February 6

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Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey ... (Yahoo Sports)

Atsu had been missing since the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and Syria early last week.

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Former Ghana winger Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey quake ... (The Japan Times)

There were initial reports that the former Chelsea and Newcastle player had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false.

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Ghana: Triibutes pour in for late footballer Christian Atsu | Africanews (Africanews English)

Young players and amateur football club in Ghana's capital Accra are reacting after former Ghana international Christian Atsu was found dead, ...

He was also part of the Ghana squad at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. At the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations he scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Guinea in the quarter-finals. Ghana's ministry of foreign affairs said it had "received the unfortunate news". Playing for the Black Stars (Ghana national team) and all the things he has done for the club. Young players and amateur football club in Ghana's capital Accra are reacting after former Ghana international Christian Atsu was found dead, almost two weeks after a devastating earthquake in Turkey. Helping the poor in their communities, in his own village, here in Accra, here in Ghana, and all over.

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Body of ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu to arrive back in ... (Daily Mail)

Atsu was found dead on Saturday following the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Atsu's brother and sister were present when his ...

The couple had three children together - two sons and a daughter. Most of the players know him well - he was a great guy and we had a nice time with him. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.' I will try to do my best and think about him and do my best.' 'I woke up to the news and I was truly devastated. 'It's hard to explain - I will tell you the truth, when I arrived in Newcastle, he was always giving me advice, a very nice guy - he would always joke and smile everyday. He said: 'It's a really sad day for Newcastle and the players. The remains will be accompanied by his family and Ghana's Ambassador to Turkiye on a Turkish airlines flight and will arrive in Accra at 7:40pm, Sunday 19th February, 2023.' Murat Uzunmehmet revealed the devastating news of Atsu's death - 12 days after the disaster struck, telling reporters on Saturday: 'Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. 'My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. He was a great person. His phone was also found.'

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