In what can be called absolutely heartbreaking development, Chelsea's former star footballer Christian Atsu on Saturday was found dead under the rubbles of a collapsed building in Turkey. Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu’s agent confirmed his death report saying that he body was found under the rubble. Notably, Christian Atsu was missing after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Syria and Turkey in the early hours of February 6, with several tremors following throughout the day. It is pertinent to mention here that previously it was reported that Christian Atsu as found alive the same day, but it remained unconfirmed by Hatayspor, his current club.
Chelsea football club took to its Twitter handle and wrote, "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." On the other hand, Premier League wrote, "We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Christian's family and friends and everyone affected by this tragic event."
We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria.
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 18, 2023
Our thoughts and condolences are with Christian's family and friends and everyone affected by this tragic event. pic.twitter.com/GLqXdd80Xl
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 FC (@ChelseaFC) February 18, 2023
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It is pertinent to mention here that after Atsu went missing on February 6, tributes for the 31-year-old overflowed on Twitter. The Ghana footballer has had a successful career in club football in Premier League with Chelsea, Everton, and Newcastle. The midfielder has also had notable spells in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and more.