Christian Atsu Reportedly Gone Missing After The Earthquake In Turkey. Ghanaian football International, Christian Atsu, is reportedly gone missing after the Earthquake in Turkey on Monday morning January 6, 2023, Goal.com has confirmed the news.
According to confirmation from multiple media outlets including Goal.com, Christian Atsu, who previously played for Chelsea and Newcastle in the English Premier League, is believed to be trapped under the rubble after the intensive Earthquake.
On Monday, It is said that at 7.8 magnitudes, the Earthquake reportedly rocked some regions in Turkey and Syria causing massive destruction to lives and properties.
The report said, according to goal, from the popular journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu several footballers of the club Hatayspor were affected by the unfortunate incident including Christian Atsu, who is yet to be found after some players were rescued.
The sporting director Taner Savut for the club Hatayspor is reportedly yet to be found as well.
Many sympathizers and Atsu’s former clubs have sent well wishes to the player as the search for him continues in Turkey.
A tweet from New Castle said, “Praying for some positive news, Christian Atsu.”
Christian Atsu is currently 31. He previously played professional football with Portuguese giants Porto. He played for Rio Ave on loan, Vitesse before joining Chelsea. He later went on Loan at several clubs before settling with Newcastle.
Atsu Joined Hatayspor in Turkey in 2022. He played three matches and scored 1 goal. His goal came on Sunday, January 5, 2023, before the unfortunate incident on Monday.
Christian Atsu made 65 appearances for the Ghana Black Stars scoring 9 goals.
The technically impressive and skillful winger Christian Atsu, back in Ghan, was referred to as Messi as he plays similarly to the Argentine maestro.
