Chelsea Football Club has extended its condolences to the family of former Ghanaian international, Christian Atsu.
The former Newcastle and Chelsea man was confirmed dead after his body was pulled from rubble after Turkey earthquake.
The Ghanaian winger had been missing since the building he lived in Hatay, southern Turkey, collapsed when the massive earthquake struck on the morning of February 6.
After a 12-day search, his agent confirmed Atsu’s body had been found under the debris on Saturday, February 18.
“It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
“Atsu was a Chelsea player between 2013 and 2017 having signed from Porto. He did not make a competitive appearance for our men’s first team having spent his seasons as a Blue out on loan, although he featured in some pre-season games.
“During those years, the Ghanaian international was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, also scoring the Goal of the Tournament as Ghana finished runners up.
“His loans took him to Vitesse, Everton, Bournemouth, Malaga and Newcastle before he was transferred permanently to St James’ Park.
“He moved to Turkey to play for Hatayspor last year.
“Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy,” the EPP giants stated on their official website, Chelseafc.com
