Christian Atsu dies aged 31 as ex-Premier League star’s body found 12 days after Turkey earthquake

Christian Atsu dies aged 31 as ex-Premier League star’s body found 12 days after Turkey earthquake

Christian Atsu who went missing after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria 12 days ago and his death was confirmed on Saturday morning.

Christian Atsu has died aged 31, his agent and manager have both confirmed.

The former Premier League footballer, who played for both Newcastle United and Chelsea, went missing following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 6. His body has now been discovered and the sad news was confirmed on Saturday morning.

Atsu was reported as missing within hours of the earthquake. He scored a last-minute winner for current club Hatayspor in their home game against Turkish Super Lig rivals Kasimpasa on Sunday, February 5 – just hours before the devastating event unfolded. Atsu joined the Turkish side last September and was in the city of Antakya when the earthquake struck.

He also represented the likes of Porto, Everton, Bournemouth and Malaga during his career, as well as playing international football for Ghana.