Christian Atsu

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Christian Atsu - 1992-2023 (Newcastle United)

We are profoundly saddened to learn that our former player Christian Atsu tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.

James' Park in 2021, he joined Saudi Pro League side Al Raed FC before moving to Turkey with Hatayspor in summer 2022.Our thoughts are with Christian's loved ones and with the people of Turkey, Syria and neighbouring territories at this incredibly difficult time. A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.A proud Ghanaian who played for his country on 65 occasions, Christian represented our club between 2016 and 2021, making 121 appearances.Initially joining on loan, he played a key role in the Magpies squad that secured the Championship title in 2017 before making a permanent move to help us establish our place back in the Premier League.After leaving St. We are profoundly saddened to learn that our former player Christian Atsu tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.

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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 found dead after Turkey earthquake (RTE.ie)

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

Rest in peace," his club said. "May his Soul Rest in Peace!" "We will not forget you, Atsu.

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Former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu found dead following ... (Independent.ie)

Christian Atsu has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, his agent has said.

“My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. “I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.” “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,” said Sechere in a post published to his Twitter account on Saturday.

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Body of former Premier League player Christian Atsu found after ... (Pundit Arena)

Former Premier League player Christian Atsu has been found dead under rubble, nearly two weeks after an earthquake devastated parts of southern Turkey and ...

“Important win for the team. “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. “A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters. A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters. “We are profoundly saddened to learn that our former player Christian Atsu tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes,” said a We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.

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Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead after Turkey ... (Q102)

Atsu was 31, had played for Chelsea and Newcastle in the Premier League. A statement from a representative of Atsu, Nana Sechere, said: "It is with the heaviest ...

Atsu played 60 times for Ghana, appearing at the 2014 World Cup. Atsu played 60 times for Ghana. Atsu was 31, had played for Chelsea and Newcastle in the Premier League.

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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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Christian Atsu found dead following earthquake in Turkey (Irish Examiner)

Christian Atsu's agent Nana Sechere confirms the body of the former Newcastle midfielder has been found.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. In a message posted to Twitter, Newcastle said: “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 dies aged 31 as body found 12 days after Turkey ... (Irish Mirror)

The ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winger, went missing following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 6. His body has since ...

[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. [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. Our condolences to Christian Atsu's family, relatives, fans and the Atakaş Hatayspor community." Our condolences to Christian Atsu's family, relatives, fans and 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's more difficult than the war itself," says Jamal Balî, 35, an activist from Kobani. We stayed for four hours under the rubble shouting, praying, but no one heard 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. He also represented the likes of Porto, He scored a last-minute winner for current club Hatayspor in their home game against Turkish Super Lig rivals Kasimpasa on Sunday, February 5 - just hours before the devastating event unfolded.

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Former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu found dead following ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Christian Atsu has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, his agent has said. A post from agent Nana Sechere on Twitter announced that ...

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. [February 18, 2023] My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones.

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

Footballer, who played for Newcastle and Everton, was falsely reported as having been taken to hospital last week.

“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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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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Body of former Newcastle United footballer Christian Atsu found ... (Sky News)

The ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winger, 31, had been scheduled to fly out of Turkey on the day of the earthquake, which has now killed more than 45000 people.

He was going to look for a club to get more playing time." His elder brother and twin sister were present at the recovery of his body. The club tweeted: "We will not forget you, Atsu. RIP." He said: "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. His phone was also found." Rest in peace." "The elder brother and twin sister of Christian Atsu and an Officer of the Embassy were present at the site when the body was recovered. Rest in peace, Christian." Ghana's foreign ministry wrote in a statement this morning: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has received the unfortunate news of the recovery of the body of Christian Atsu from the rubble of his apartment, following the earthquake which struck Turkey on February 6 2023. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. Chelsea FC wrote: "It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

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Christian Atsu cancelled flight from Turkey just hours before ... (Irish Mirror)

Former Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton and Bournemouth star Christian Atsu was killed by the disastrous earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern ...

The Premier League added: "We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria. The Cherries tweeted: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Christian Atsu. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this awful time." "Our thoughts and condolences are with his friends and family at this incredibly sad time." The Toffees tweeted: "We are deeply saddened by today's news that Christian Atsu has been found dead following the earthquake in Turkey earlier this month. Rest in Peace." Our thoughts go out to his family and friends." Rest in peace, Christian." Atsu joined Chelsea from Porto in the summer of 2013. He also won 65 senior caps for Ghana and helped his country reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015 - earning him the Player of the Tournament award. Hatayspor had initially announced that Atsu was found alive and pulled from the rubble on Tuesday, February 7 - yet this was retracted two days later. [The disastrous event](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/christian-atsu-trapped-turkey-earthquake-29144953) happened on Monday, February 6.

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Former player Christian Atsu remembered fondly by former managers (Irish Examiner)

Rafael Benitez and Eddie Howe have led the tributes to Christian Atsu, who has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.” “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. “Even if we played the same position, he was always giving me advice, always. We want to support them in this moment.” Benitez told Sky Sports: “I was in contact with him last month.

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Premier League's tributes to Christian Atsu as body found under ... (Irish Mirror)

Christian Atsu was found dead under rubble following the massive earthquake which struck Turkey and northern Syria, premiership sides paying tribute to the ...

But the boy later died of dehydration, an one older sister and a twin also did not make it. [Newcastle](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) United held a minute’s silence at St James’ Park for the Ghanaian international ahead of the match against [Liverpool](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/liverpool-fc). The death toll is expected to rise further. Atsu scored eight goals in his 107 appearances for Newcastle between 2016 and 2021. [Everton](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/everton-fc) had a period of applause at Goodison Park ahead of its game against Leeds. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones.”

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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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