The English Premier League where Christian Atsu made his trade playing for Newcastle and Chelsea pays tribute to the former Ghanaian winger following his demise during the Turkey earthquake.
Atsu’s agent earlier today confirmed the body of the player has been found dead following a 12-day search amid the rubble of the earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria.
Ghanaians have been left heartbroken since the announcement of Atsu’s sad news as the English Premier League together with Chelsea legend, John Terry lead tributes to the player.
“We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria,” the official account of the EPL tweeted – while former teammate John Terry’s tweet read, ” RIP my friend.”
We are deeply saddened by the news Christian Atsu lost his life in the devastation of the earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Christian’s family and friends and everyone affected by this tragic event. pic.twitter.com/GLqXdd80Xl
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 18, 2023
RIP my friend 💙💔 pic.twitter.com/9JdHBIQilH
— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) February 18, 2023
See more reactions from colleagues below:
RIP Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts go out to his friends, family and loved ones 🖤 pic.twitter.com/P6147QH8v3
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) February 18, 2023
We are deeply saddened by today’s news that Christian Atsu has been found dead following the earthquake in Turkey earlier this month.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues at @Hatayspor_FK and everyone affected by this tragic event that has claimed so many lives. pic.twitter.com/W3mWlMcAuf
— Everton (@Everton) February 18, 2023
Başımız sağ olsun.
Göçük altında kalarak hayatını kaybeden futbolcumuz Christian Atsu’nun cenazesi memleketi Gana’ya gönderilmek üzere yola çıkmıştır. Seni unutmayacağız Atsu. Mekanın cennet olsun güzel insan. Üzüntümüzün tarifi yok. Huzur içinde uyu. pic.twitter.com/2CSVfwfEuR
— Hatayspor (@Hatayspor_FK) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu was an extraordinary human being. He really was. RIP 💔
— Josh (@jampadu) February 18, 2023
Rest Well Champ @ChristianAtsu20!!!
A very difficult pill to swallow. 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/jMC3gkeVZg— Gideon Mensah (@gideonmensah_14) February 18, 2023
Rest well 💔😢😭
— M.M.JUNIOR WAKASO (@WakasoBobby) February 18, 2023
