TURKEY - SYRIA EARTHQUAKE
Christian Atsu still missing after earthquake in Turkey
At the time of the earthquake, Atsu was playing with Turkish side Hatayspor, who initially reported he was rescued “with injuries”.
Former Ghana international Christian Atsu is still missing in Turkey, his agent has confirmed. At the time of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Atsu was playing with Turkish side Hatayspor, who initially reported he was rescued “with injuries”, but the 31-year-old has not been seen since the two countries were left devastated.
Atsu’s agent says player is still missing
The player’s agent, Nana Sechere, who is in Hatay, wrote on Twitter on Tuesday: “It has been 9 days since the earthquake and we still have not located Christian. I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family. The scenes are unimaginable and our hearts are broken for all the people affected.”
Sechere added: “It is unfortunate that the club [Hatayspor] is not on the ground with us, side by side, in the search for Christian. Their position and influence, accompanied with their local knowledge would be extremely helpful. We implore the President of the club and mayor of Hatay, Lütfü Savaş to provide additional resources to speed up the rescue efforts as a priority.”
Club director missing after earthquake
The apartment in the city of Hatay in which Atsu was staying collapsed during the quake. Atsu, 31, was staying with some Hatayspor team-mates and club officials. Club sporting director, Taner Savut, is also missing.
The death toll from the disaster stands at over 37,000 as of Tuesday 14 February. Find out how to help the victims of the earthquake.