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.”
Chelsea has reportedly reached an agreement to sign British-Nigerian winger, Noni Madueke from PSV this January. 
The 20-year-old England youth international is now set to arrive at Stamford Bridge for his medical after a £29m deal was reached with his club. There are still final details to sort out in the deal but the player is preparing to travel to England. Chelsea opened talks for the signing of the 20-year-old last week, but PSV were adamant they were not going to sell Madueke. However, there’s been a breakthrough in talks to get the former Tottenham youngster’s signature. The Blues have already completed deals for David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Joao Felix, and Mykhailo Mudryk this month. 
Madueke has established himself at the senior level and as one of Europe’s most promising young wide players since leaving Tottenham aged 16 to join PSV in 2018. The winger was born in Barnet and spent time in the youth ranks at Crystal Palace and Tottenham before moving to the Netherlands, where he came up through the academy at PSV. 