Christian Atsu had been missing since the earthquakes on February 6 Christian Atsu during the Newcastle United training session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on January 30, 2020 © Getty Images / Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images Atsu, 31, who joined Premier League giants Chelsea in 2013 during Roman Abramovich’s ownership of the club, was confirmed as deceased by his agent on Saturday. 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. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support. The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the rubble ( debris), is on his way to be sent to his hometown, Ghana. We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness.REST in PEACE ATSU 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. 🖤🤍 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.
The developer of the residential complex, Mehmet Yasar Coskun, was arrested at Istanbul Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Montenegro last Friday, according to the Anadolu news agency. tweeted Turkish club Hatayspor, which Atsu joined last September. Newcastle United, a club for which Atsu played 121 times, wrote on social media that it was by the news of his death, while Chelsea said it was Atsu, who played 65 times for Ghana and was named the player of the tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, scored his first goal for Hatayspor in a Super Lig match on the eve of the earthquakes on February 5.
