Newcastle United co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi has paid tribute to Christian Atsu following his tragic passing. His agent, Nana Sechere, announced on Saturday that the Ghanaian international’s body had been pulled from the rubble of an apartment block.
The 31-year-old had been missing for 11 days since the Turkish-Syrian earthquake decimated the region. Just hours before the tragedy, Atsu had scored a 97th-minute winner for Hatayspor against Kasimpasa.
A statement from his agent read: “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,” a Twitter post read. “My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support.
