Christian Atsu is dead
Body of ex-Newcastle and Chelsea player found following Turkey earthquake
The body of former Newcastle United footballer Christian Atsu has been found under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey, his agent has said.Atsu, who had been playing for Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, was missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6.The 31-year-old had been misidentified and falsely reported as hospitalised last week.A statement from the representative of Atsu, Nana Sechere, said: "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."I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time."Newcastle said they were "profoundly saddened" by the death of Atsu, who was part of the team which won promotion back to the Premier League in 2017. The body of Christian Atsu has been found under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey. He was missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6, his agent has said.
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