Christian Atsu, Ghana soccer star, found dead under rubble from Turkey earthquake

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Christian Atsu, a Ghanaian soccer star who played in the English Premier League for Everton and Newcastle United, was found dead after last week’s earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, according to his manager. 

"Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. At the moment, his belongings are still being removed," manager Murat Uzunmehmet told private news agency DHA, according to The Associated Press. 

A file photo dated September 7, 2022, shows Christian Atsu of Atakas Hatayspor posing for a photo during a training session in Hatay, Turkey. (Atakas Hatayspor/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

The 31-year-old played for Hatayspor, a Turkish soccer team, joining the club in September.

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"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 Premier League posted to Twitter.

"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 the death toll expected to climb. 

It was reported that Atsu had been found alive one day after the earthquake struck, but those reports were later found to be mistaken. 

Atsu's agent confirmed Saturday that his body had been found. 

"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. 

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