Christian Atsu

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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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Ghana player Christian Atsu found dead - BBC News Pidgin (BBC News)

Dem don find Ghanaian international player Christian Atsu dead days afta di earthquake wey happun for Turkey and also affected Syria.

But we dey need more resources urgently, including translator, on de ground” Nana Sechere add in de statement. Days after dem find Atsu en shoes, dem also locate en passport under de wreckage. Before dem finally find de player dead, management for Christian Atsu say de search for de player still dey go on afta de earthquake for Turkey. “We manage locate Christian Atsu en exact room location, wey we find two pairs of en shoes” Nana Sechere talk. According to en agent, Nana Sechere, dem locate Christian Atsu en exact room location where dem find two pairs of en shoes. Atsu en agent, Nana Sechere den some family relations go de location to support in de rescue mission during which dem locate Atsu en room den some of en belongings.

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Christian Atsu found dead after going missing in Turkey earthquake (AS English)

After a long search, the player's agent, Murat Uzunmehmet, confirmed the death of the former Porto, Chelsea, Málaga and Newcastle star.

He played 65 games for his country and scored nine goals, and was part of the team that was in the 2013 and 2015 African Cups, and also the 2014 World Cup. Eleven days after the earthquake that tore apart Turkey and Syria, devastating news linked to the world of sport was confirmed. The disappearance of Atsu, who had been a member of Turkish club Hatayspor, had shocked the sports world. The 31-year-old Ghanaian has been playing in the country after a long career that had taken him through several of the world’s top leagues. His phone was also found.” “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Uzunmehmet added when speaking with reporters in Hatay, where the player’s body was found.

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Christian Atsu is confirmed to have died following the devastating ... (Daily Mail)

Ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu's body is found under rubble 12 days after devastating earthquake in Turkey · Christian Atsu has been found dead following ...

The couple had three children together - two sons and a daughter. 'My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. Murat Uzunmehmet revealed the devastating news - 12 days since the disaster struck, telling reporters on Saturday: 'Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. 'We will not forget you, Atsu. His phone was also found.'

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Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu's body found under rubble in ... (Independent Online)

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

confusion over player’s whereabouts](/sport/soccer/club-dont-know-if-christian-atsu-is-still-alive-confusion-over-players-whereabouts-a2e31471-9f74-47f1-b3bd-0ce0c40930bb) [Turkish club Malatyaspor describe earthquake victim Turkaslan as a ‘beautiful person’](/sport/soccer/turkish-club-malatyaspor-describe-earthquake-victim-eyup-turkaslan-as-a-beautiful-person-892cd206-86e6-4320-9dce-a491a5a4e951) [Christian Atsu pulled alive from Turkey earthquake rubble](/sport/soccer/christian-atsu-pulled-alive-from-turkey-earthquake-rubble-b5704d77-ecdd-43bf-8a66-34e551f27dfa) "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where the athlete's body was found. [Hatayspor withdraw from Turkish league after earthquake as Christian Atsu remains missing](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/hatayspor-withdraw-from-turkish-league-after-earthquake-as-christian-atsu-remains-missing-a9c1df87-ddf3-4419-acd2-f6b00bd6785a) [LOOK: Gyan prays for safe return of Atsu after Türkiye earthquake](/sport/soccer/look-asamoah-gyan-prays-for-safe-return-of-christian-atsu-after-tuerkiye-earthquake-a5611429-8afd-419d-b3e6-417e2de59780) [Hatayspor withdraw from Turkish league after earthquake as Christian Atsu remains missing](/sport/soccer/hatayspor-withdraw-from-turkish-league-after-earthquake-as-christian-atsu-remains-missing-a9c1df87-ddf3-4419-acd2-f6b00bd6785a) [Club don’t know if Christian Atsu is still alive ... [Asamoah Gyan was among the many players past and present who were praying for the safe return of Atsu.](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/look-asamoah-gyan-prays-for-safe-return-of-christian-atsu-after-tuerkiye-earthquake-a5611429-8afd-419d-b3e6-417e2de59780) [he was stuck debris ](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/ghanas-christian-atsu-in-debris-of-turkey-syria-earthquake-34f9ed40-89bd-49ed-854d-816b4098a9f0)and days later it was reported that that [ he was pulled out alive.](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/christian-atsu-pulled-alive-from-turkey-earthquake-rubble-b5704d77-ecdd-43bf-8a66-34e551f27dfa) 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 confirmed.

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Turkey earthquake: Heartbreaking Christian Atsu details emerge ... (Goal.com)

It has emerged that Christian Atsu was set to leave Turkey but cancelled his plane ticket shortly before the earthquake, as he remains missing.

But when he played well and scored, he cancelled his ticket. 'Can I leave if I find a team?' he said. Hatayspor Administrative Manager Fatih Ilek told Radyospor: "Christian Atsu told the coach that he wanted to take more time before our match with Gaziantep FK.

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Christian Atsu found dead in the rubble of devastating Turkey ... (Goal.com)

Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, his agent has confirmed.

His phone was also found," he told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu had been playing for Hatayspor. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of the devastating earthquake in Turkey following a 12-day search, his agent has confirmed.

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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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Soccer player Christian Atsu, 31, found dead after Turkey quakes ... (The Washington Post)

Former Premier League soccer player Christian Atsu was missing after the earthquakes. He had played for Turkey's Hatayspor and on Ghana's 2014 World Cup ...

The Ghanaian soccer player scored nine goals in 65 appearances for Ghana between 2012 and 2019. Atsu played on Ghana’s World Cup team in 2014. earthquakes devastated southern Turkey and neighboring Syria, killing more than

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Christian Atsu: Former Chelsea and Newcastle player found dead in ... (The National)

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

"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. Atsu also had loan spells at Everton and Bournemouth while contracted to Chelsea. His phone was also found," Uzunmehmet told DHA.

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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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Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake (Associated Press)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey. He was 31.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu had also started building an orphanage in Ghana and was helping to fund a new breast cancer screening center, Kwarteng said. A day after the earthquake there were reports that Atsu had been rescued but Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours of Feb.

CAF mourns the tragic passing of Christian Atsu (CAFOnline.com)

CAF is saddened by the tragic passing of Ghana international, Christian Atsu following the earthquake in Turkey. Atsu, who represented his country 65 times, ...

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Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake (ABC News)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu had also started building an orphanage in Ghana and was helping to fund a new breast cancer screening center, Kwarteng said. A day after the earthquake there were reports that Atsu had been rescued but Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours of Feb.

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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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Ghana's Christian Atsu found dead under rubble in Turkey ... (ESPN)

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

"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu's body was found. The winger had previous spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle. We will not forget you, Atsu.

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Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies in Turkey Earthquake (U.S. News & World Report)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey. He was 31.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu had also started building an orphanage in Ghana and was helping to fund a new breast cancer screening center, Kwarteng said. A day after the earthquake there were reports that Atsu had been rescued but Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours of Feb.

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Christian Atsu found dead in the rubble of devastating Turkey ... (Goal.com)

Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, his agent has confirmed.

His phone was also found," he told reporters in Hatay, where Atsu had been playing for Hatayspor. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of the devastating earthquake in Turkey following a 12-day search, his agent has confirmed.

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Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake (CBS News)

Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. "We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. It had also said the club's sporting director, Taner Savut, was still missing. Hatayspor said Atsu's body was being repatriated to Ghana.

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Christian Atsu: Pitso Mosimane, NFF lead tributes to fallen ex ... (Goal.com)

There's been an outpouring of grief following confirmation of Christian Atsu's death.

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Christian Atsu: Former Premier League footballer found dead in Turkey earthquake rubble (Economic Times)

According to Christian Atsu's agent, the body of the 31-year-old Ghanaian footballer was recovered from the debris. Christian Atsu was found dead in the building where he lived after search teams worked for 12 days to locate him. The ex-Premier League ...

Christian Atsu also played for the Premier League teams Chelsea and Newcastle United, among others, before leaving Newcastle in 2021. Christian Atsu also played for the Premier League teams According to [Christian Atsu](/topic/christian-atsu)'s agent, the body of the 31-year-old Ghanaian footballer was recovered from the debris. The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, is estimated to be over 33,000, with over 36,000 confirmed deaths in both nations combined. Christian Atsu had planned to leave the country to visit his family. Christian Atsu was found dead in the building where he lived after search teams worked for 12 days to locate him.

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Wife, children of Türkiye quake victim Christian Atsu join emotional ... (Independent Online)

There were initial reports that Christian Atsu had been rescued a day after the quake. But his manager in Türkiye said on Saturday the player's body had ...

[Ghanaian winger Atsu's body found under rubble in Türkiye quake - agent](/sport/soccer/ghanaian-winger-christian-atsus-body-found-under-rubble-in-tuerkiye-quake-agent-47a247fa-23aa-551a-853c-a1f4d52f63f8) [LOOK: Gyan prays for safe return of Atsu after Türkiye earthquake](/sport/soccer/look-asamoah-gyan-prays-for-safe-return-of-christian-atsu-after-tuerkiye-earthquake-a5611429-8afd-419d-b3e6-417e2de59780) [Hatayspor withdraw from Turkish league after earthquake as Christian Atsu remains missing](/sport/soccer/hatayspor-withdraw-from-turkish-league-after-earthquake-as-christian-atsu-remains-missing-a9c1df87-ddf3-4419-acd2-f6b00bd6785a) [Club don’t know if Christian Atsu is still alive ... "Even if we played the same position, he was always giving me advice, always. There were initial reports the 31-year-old had been rescued a day after the quake.

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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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Family of earthquake victim Christian Atsu join emotional Newcastle ... (Independent Online)

The city of Newcastle paid an emotional tribute to Christian Atsu as his tearful wife and children joined a minute's applause for the former Ghana ...

We want to support them in this moment." "Even if we played the same position, he was always giving me advice, always. Newcastle, UK - The city of Newcastle paid an emotional tribute to Christian Atsu as his tearful wife and children joined a minute's applause for the former Ghana midfielder after his death in the earthquake that rocked Türkiye and Syria.

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Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey ... (Yahoo Sports)

Atsu had been missing since the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and Syria early last week.

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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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Body of ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu to arrive back in ... (Daily Mail)

Atsu was found dead on Saturday following the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Atsu's brother and sister were present when his ...

The couple had three children together - two sons and a daughter. Most of the players know him well - he was a great guy and we had a nice time with him. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.' I will try to do my best and think about him and do my best.' 'I woke up to the news and I was truly devastated. 'It's hard to explain - I will tell you the truth, when I arrived in Newcastle, he was always giving me advice, a very nice guy - he would always joke and smile everyday. He said: 'It's a really sad day for Newcastle and the players. The remains will be accompanied by his family and Ghana's Ambassador to Turkiye on a Turkish airlines flight and will arrive in Accra at 7:40pm, Sunday 19th February, 2023.' Murat Uzunmehmet revealed the devastating news of Atsu's death - 12 days after the disaster struck, telling reporters on Saturday: 'Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble. 'My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. He was a great person. His phone was also found.'

CAF to observe a Moment of Silence for Christian Atsu and victims of ... (CAFOnline.com)

Atsu, who represented his country 65 times, passed away during the tragic earthquake that hit Turkey. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and African Football ...

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Christian Atsu was wonderful man whose legacy will live on ... (The Independent)

The former Newcastle midfielder died at the age of 31 in the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

The happiness he brought to so many will leave a painful void, but we will always remember his kind heart and his beaming, infectious and joyful smile. “Whenever Christian visited Senya, the children and the community were always so happy to see him. Christian believed in giving children a brighter future and the opportunity to succeed.

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Christian Atsu: Ghana goment announce arrival of former Black ... (BBC News)

Goment say im family and Ghana Ambassador to Turkey go accompany di deadi bodi on Turkish airlines flight and e go arrive di kontri.

Di Ghana Football Association pray for di soul of di player to reset in peace afta confirming say dem receive di news. E help di team finish as runners-up for di 2015 Africa Cup of Nations where e win Player of di Tournament and Goal of di Tournament awards. Di Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for Ghana say di goment dey make arrangements to receive di deadi bodi of di footballer wey die for Turkey earthquake. Di foreign ministry say Atsu family, Ghana Football Association and di goment go receive di deadi bodi at di Kotoka International Airport. Dem say im family and Ghana Ambassador to Turkey go accompany di deadi bodi on Turkish airlines flight and e go arrive di kontri. Di goment of Ghana don announce di plan to return of di deadi body of ex Black Stars player, Christian Atsu.

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Christian Atsu 1992-2023 (Chelsea FC)

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 ...

Atsu was a Chelsea player between 2013 and 2017 having signed from Porto. During those years, the Ghanaian international was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, also scoring the Goal of the Tournament as Ghana finished runners up. 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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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana (BBC News)

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.

Speaking at Kotoka airport in the capital Accra, Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawmia said: "We hoped against hope, every day that passed, we prayed and prayed. Atsu, they said, was "a young boy from poverty in Ghana who followed his dreams and used his talent and platform to help others". Meanwhile, the charity Arms Around The Child haled Atsu - who has been an ambassador for the organisation since 2016 - and said he had been the "main benefactor" of a school in Ghana that supports abandoned children, orphans, the chronically ill and those rescued from trafficking. [poured in for the late player](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64687384). [rescued with injuries](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/64552881), but this position was later changed - and his agent confirmed the news of his death on Twitter on Saturday. The flight landed in Accra late on Sunday, and his coffin was carried away by members of Ghana's armed forces.

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Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake (WECT)

Search teams recovered Atsu's body in the ruins of a luxury 12-story building where he had been living, his manager said Saturday.

Atsu was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but his time there was limited to appearances in exhibition games and he was sent out on loan to various clubs over the next four years. Atsu had also started building an orphanage in Ghana and was helping to fund a new breast cancer screening center, Kwarteng said. A day after the earthquake there were reports that Atsu had been rescued but Hatayspor, after initially announcing that it had received information that Atsu was alive and on his way to the hospital, said later that the reports of a successful rescue were, heartbreakingly, mistaken and the player was still missing. Sechere had urged authorities and Hatayspor officials to step up their efforts in the search for Atsu and Savut. Atsu played more than 60 times for Ghana and scored on his debut as a 20-year-old in 2012. 5, just hours before the earthquake struck in the pre-dawn hours of Feb.

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