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Chelsea, Newcastle pen tributes to Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu

Premier League clubs, Chelsea and Newcastle United paid their respects to the Ghanaian winger, Christian Atsu, following the report of his death.

Atsu was found dead in the rubble of his home in Turkey following an earthquake that occurred nearly two weeks ago. According to his Turkish manager, Murat Uzunmehmet, Atsu’s body was discovered in the southern Turkish province of Hatay. Newcastle reacted to the news by praising Christian Atsu as a talented and exceptional individual, while Chelsea offered their condolences to the late winger’s family and friends.

Newcastle wrote in a tweet, “We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes. “A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters. Rest in peace, Christian.” We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes. A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters. Rest in peace, Christian. 🖤🤍 — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 18, 2023 Chelsea noted, “Everyone at Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of our former player, Christian Atsu. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.”

He paid my school fees when I lost my dad — Craze Clown mourns Christian Atsu

Notable comedian, Craze Clown, mourns the passing of the former Chelsea player, Christian Atsu, following the announcement of his death.

Atsu’s lifeless body was found on Saturday, 17th of February 2023, twelve days following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria. In a tweet via Twitter, Craze Crown recalled the Ghanaian footballer’s impact on his life when he lost his father in 2015. According to the content creator, Christian Atsu paid his school fees until he graduated from school.

“Christian has been supporting me from way back 2015. When I lost my dad, he l reached out and offered to pay my fees til i graduated and he did 🙏🏾🙏🏾 you’ve been a great friend of mine Chris and I will surely miss you 🙏🏾 I really can’t hold back the tears 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Rest well brother,” he wrote in a heartbreaking tweet. In another post, Craze Clown added, “Rest Well my Friend @ChristianAtsu20… so many things to say about you coz you had a heart of gold. I sincerely prayed for God to keep you alive because it is going to be so hard for your Loved ones 🙏🏾💔 I pray God gives your family the strength to handle this pain🙏🏾🕊️😢.” See the snapshot below …

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Christian Atsu found dead days following Turkey earthquake

It has been confirmed that Christian Atsu, who was missing since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6, is found dead.

The earthquake catastrophe has resulted in the deaths of over 42,000 individuals, with thousands more sustaining injuries, and millions left without homes. Over the past week, it was revealed by Christian Atsu’s club Hatayspor and agent Nana Sechere that the hopes of the former Chelsea, Newcastle, Bournemouth, and Everton winger being rescued were false. Another agent of Atsu, Murat Uzunmehmet, confirmed that 12 days after the earthquake, Christian Atsu was found dead under the debris. Uzunmehmet informed the media that Atsu’s lifeless body was discovered along with his phone, and the search and rescue operations are ongoing to extract further items from the rubble.

FILE PHOTO: Civil defense workers and security forces searching through the wreckage of collapsed buildings in Hama, Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) After breaking through with Portuguese giants Porto, Atsu, who was 31 years old, had an impressive football career. His successful stints in Portugal, including a loan spell at Rio Ave, caught the attention of Chelsea, who signed him. Although he spent five years at Stamford Bridge, he was unable to make an appearance for the first team. Instead, he had temporary spells with Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, Bournemouth, Malaga, and Newcastle before signing with the latter club in 2016. Under Rafa Benitez, Atsu helped Newcastle earn promotion to the Premier League in the 2016-17 season and went on to make a total of 121 appearances for the club during his five years there.

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“Christian Atsu is still missing” — Agent insists

The agent of Christian Atsu, Nana Sechere, insists that the former Newcastle and Chelsea player is still missing following reports of being rescued alive from the aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, Monday.

It was earlier reported that the 31-year-old had been rescued after his voice was heard under the rubble of his home in Turkey on Tuesday. According to Hayatspork, the spokesman for the winger’s club, he was rushed to the hospital with undisclosed injuries after a miraculous rescue. But, a recent statement made by the player’s agent, Nana Sechere, has indicated that the player’s whereabouts are still unknown and unconfirmed.

“Following yesterday’s update from the club that Christian had been pulled out alive, we are yet to confirm Christian’s whereabouts. As you can imagine, this continues to be a devastating time for his family and we are doing everything we can to locate Christian,” he said in the statement via Twitter. Following yesterdays update from the club that, Christian had been pulled out alive, we are yet to confirm Christian’s whereabouts. As you can imagine, this continues to be a devastating time for his family and we are doing everything we can to locate Christian. pic.twitter.com/WKteG3l4cp — Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 8, 2023 I am currently in Istanbul. The situation remains the same, Christian Atsu is yet to be found. Unless I see Christian, or speak with him, I have no further updates. #prayforAtsu #PrayForTurkey — Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 9, 2023 Hayatspor also reported that their attempts to locate Atsu and the director of sports, Taner Savut, have been unsuccessful, raising concerns that they may still be in peril. “When we heard the news about Taner Savut and Christian Atsu that they were taken to the Dortyol Hospital, we went to the hospital and they were not there,” he added. Over 11,000 fatalities have been confirmed following the catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday.

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Ex-Chelsea star Christian Atsu reportedly trapped under rubble in Turkey

Ghanaian international and former Chelsea and Newcastle player, Christian Atsu, is missing and believed to be trapped under the rubble of a building following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey.

The earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria overnight has claimed over 1,600 lives and injured thousands. Search and rescue efforts are underway to locate Christian Atsu, who currently plays for the Turkish club, Hatayspor. According to reports, two of Atsu’s teammates and technical staff members have been rescued from the rubble, but the former Chelsea and Newcastle player is still unaccounted for.

Atsu, who recently scored a game-winning goal for his club Hatayspor, joined Chelsea in 2013 but did not play for the club as he was loaned out to several teams, including Everton and Newcastle. The 31-year-old remains missing.

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