Football player Christian Atsu found dead after earthquake in Turkey

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Football player Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the earthquake in Turkey, his agent confirmed.

The 31-year-old Ghana international played for teams Premier League Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle.

Atsu went missing after the earthquake on February 6, which caused the collapse of his apartment in the city of Hatay.

His club Hatayspor initially reported that the footballer “with injuries” taken out from under the rubble, but a day later this information was denied.

“With a heavy heart, I must announce to all well-wishers that, unfortunately, the body of Christian Atsu was discovered this morning”, — tweeted on Saturday by his agent Nana Sechere. to the Turkish team of the top division "Hatayspor" in September 2022 and scored the winning goal in the Super League match on February 5.
More than 45,000 people are known to have died as a result of earthquakes and tremors in southern Turkey and northern Syria.

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