Following the confirmation of the sad passing of Ghana international Christian Atsu on Saturday morning, heartfelt tributes have been pouring in from the entire football fraternity across the world.
Nana Sachere, the agent of the 31-year-old midfielder, took to Twitter to confirm the passing of Atsu, whose body was recovered under the rubble of a collapsed building in the wrecked earthquake site in Hatay, Turkey.
Parts of Turkey and Syria were struck by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake last week Monday, which has since claimed lives of over 45 000 people and leaving thousands homeless.
Former teammates, football coaches and clubs that Atsu represented have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family of the speedy winger.
Pitso Mosimane and Caf, Africa’s football mother body also passed their condolences to the former Newcastle United and Chelsea star.
CAF mourns the tragic passing of Christian Atsu https://t.co/1hVzJu3cXM
— CAF Media (@CAF_Media) February 18, 2023
May the Black Star Rest in Peace.Our heartfelt condolences to the family and everyone in Ghana. pic.twitter.com/AmlaLGiBpr
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) February 18, 2023
💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/vhc8re7Xdc
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) February 18, 2023
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
Atsu last played his trade of football for Hatayspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. He also had a long spell in the English Premier League [EPL], where he played for Chelsea, Newcastle United and Everton.
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