Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu, who played for Everton and Newcastle United, was found dead in the rubble from last week's earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with Christian's family and friends and everyone affected by this tragic event."
More than 43,000 people have been killed by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, with theIt was reported that Atsu had been found alive one day after the earthquake struck, but those reports were later found to be mistaken. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce to all well wishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s body was recovered this morning," Nana Sechere posted to Twitter.
Chelsea's Pedro, left, and Newcastle United's Christian Atsu vie for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, on, Jan. 12, 2019.win the Primeira Liga during the 2012-13 season. He had signed with Chelsea on a five-year deal but had been loaned to several other clubs and never actually made an appearance for the Blues.
"Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy," the club said in a statement.
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