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Eddie Howe and Allan Saint-Maximin send classy tribute to former Newcastle star Christian Atsu

Eddie Howe and Allan Saint-Maximin have paid tribute to former Newcastle United player Christian Atsu after the 31-year-old died during the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Atsu had been missing after the tragic earthquakes on February 6. His body has since been discovered, with the ex-Newcastle and Chelsea star sadly confirmed dead on Saturday morning.

Speaking ahead of the Magpies game against Liverpool, Saint-Maximin paid his respects to Atsu with a touching tribute.

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