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Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey quake

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

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Eleven days after the earthquake that tore apart Turkey and Syria, devastating news linked to the world of sport was confirmed. Footballer Christian Atsu, formerly of Chelsea, Málaga and Newcastle United, is among tens of thousands of other victims, after his body was found among the rubble left by the earthquake.

This sad news was communicated by his agent in Turkey, Murat Uzunmehmet on Friday morning.

“Christian Atsu was found and had unfortunately passed away,” he said through a brief statement on social media.

“Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Uzunmehmet added when speaking with reporters in Hatay, where the player’s body was found. “Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found.”

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