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Former Chelsea player and Ghanaian footballer still missing in Turkey earthquake – Reports
The 31-year-old Atsu, who previously played for Chelsea and Newcastle in England, signed for Hatayspor late last year.
Ghanaian footballer, international winger, and former Chelsea player Christian Atsu is still missing following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey. However, according to some sources, he has recovered safely. Earlier, Turkish media reports stated that the 31-year-old footballer Atsu and his Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savat were missing after the earthquake. It was suspected that they might be buried under the debris of buildings damaged by the earthquake.
Atsu plays for Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor. The Hatay Club was damaged in Monday’s massive earthquake. Since then there was no news of Astu.
“I have good news. I have information from the president of the Ghanaian association that Christian Atsu has been found in Hatay, and he is fine,” Francisca Eshieti-Odunton told Accra-based Assase Radio, referring to a local community association in Ghana. Are.”
However, earlier the Ghana Football Association tweeted,
“We are praying for Ghanaian international footballer Christian Atsu and the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We are trying to establish contact with the authorities of Hatayspor and the Turkish Football Federation in view of the difficult situation.” Will continue our efforts.”
Ghanaian Atsu is found safe and sound: Ghana Football Association
The tweet further said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Atsu and Turkiye-Syria. We look forward to positive news.” Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said, “Our prayers are with the people and we hope that our fellow Ghanaian Atsu is found safe and sound.”
The 31-year-old Atsu, who has played 65 matches for Ghana, has played for the Black Stars in the 2014 World Cup and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. The Ghanaian player is now playing with Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor. The main club of Hatay, one of the most affected cities in Turkey during the earthquake, was also involved.
Atsu has spent most of his club career in England, where he signed with Chelsea in September 2013. He then played for several clubs including Everton, Bournemouth, and Newcastle United FC.
