Turkish goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday’s earthquake in the country, his club have confirmed.
The 28-year-old’s club, second division Yeni Malatyaspor, announced the heartbreaking news on Twitter.
“Our goalkeeper, Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, lost his life after being under the collapse of the earthquake. Rest in peace,” they wrote.
“We will not forget you, beautiful person.”
Former Crystal Palace and Everton winger Yannick Bolasie, who plies his trade in the Turkish second tier with Caykur Rizespor, posted a tribute which read: "RIP brother Eyup Ahmet Turkaslan. One moment you can see someone in the dugout the next moment there (sic.) gone my condolences to all his family and teammates at Yeni Malatyaspor. Devastating to hear and wish we can all continue to help everyone in need."
Turkaslan made two appearances in the Turkish Cup this season and spent two years on Yeni Malatyaspor's books. His is one of the many lives claimed by the earthquake, which struck at 4:17am local time on Monday morning at a depth of roughly 11 miles.
More than 9,500 people have died in Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquake.
Former Newcastle forward Christian Atsu, who now plays in Turkey for Hatayspor, was pulled alive from the rubble of a building he was in.
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