The body of former Newcastle United & Chelsea footballer Christian Atsu has been found under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey, his agent has said.
Atsu had been missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6.
"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where the player's body was found.
"Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found."
Atsu had been scheduled to fly out of southern Turkey hours before the quake, but Hatayspor's manager said on Friday the Ghanaian opted to stay with the club after scoring the game-winning goal in a Super Lig match on February 5.
A statement from the representative of Atsu, Nana Sechere, said: "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.
"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.
"I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time."
Siwdkpt
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R. I. P. Atsu.
zizadkrsu
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rip
naocdmnoyz
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rest in internal peace bro
heebckorsy
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πππ
SilverSurfer
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RIPβ¦πππΏ
ShanAhmed006
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My deepest condolences to his family!!ππ
buhacklnor
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My condolences
nedmrtuz
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my condolences to the family
Janikpsz
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Hope he have time to say shahadah before his death to prevent himself from going to heell. If he died as Muslim, heaven waiting for him. InsyaAllahπ€²π»π€²π»ππ
lol
FrakonAlex
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RIP
Yapeklopuy
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if so, so be it, in God's Mighty Name,. rest in peace Brother till we meet again...
Olyrr77
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my god what happened
Have you even seen the title of this article
Olyrr77
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rip [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Why are u laughing
Suyacelmu
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ππππ
Suyacelmu
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πππππ¬π RIP Atsu
my god what happened
4c4dFELIX
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Hope he have time to say shahadah before his death to prevent himself from going to heell. If he died as Muslim, heaven waiting for him. InsyaAllahπ€²π»π€²π»ππ
mocabdestu
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but last week they said he was found alive?
they later corrected it by saying Christian was not yet found after checking all the hospitals
mozbmrsty
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rest in peace our legend
keubeimstu
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Hmmmm Rest In Perfect Peace
Veabdnotz
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rip [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
what's with the emojis
ruuacdinz
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rip [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Kiubcimsuz
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πππππ¬π RIP Atsu
Kaaacknoru
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rip
Godsp683
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Rip
Redadlnrsu
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oooh rest in perfect peace Christian atsuπππππππ
iamandrewgrech
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How sad π RIP Atsu πππ
Akaks
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RIP
mueclmptz
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We Love U as We Love Africa
yaoabdlmos
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one of my favorites player, rip legend atsu ππππ
Yapabcnopu
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Rest in peace legend
boydklmsu
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Rip
ChisangaGarde
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This is truly sad, RIP legend, one of the best players in Africa
Martinsuhuyini
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my his soul rest in peace [Crylaugh]
Cekcortyz
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rest in peace legend
wacclnpsuy
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Rip
Jedcdlmu
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may soul rest in peace big brother
Zoyabcisy
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many his soul rest in peace amen
Bouaeiosuy
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To God be the glory ππππ
Wacbkmnsu
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Rip
jiydkmnrz
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hell no
Muacdenrtu
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but last week they said he was found alive?
they lie too much
Hiybdluyz
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my condolences to you and the entire family
honacdklmy
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Rest in peace
yiailnop
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RIP Atsu
Hapbinpu
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rip brother
cenklmpsty
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rest in peace π brother
hewdikmsuy
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Nothing to say but may his soul rest in eternity
beuaimosz
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but last week they said he was found alive?
that is what I read too, that means is a fake news
Hosbenpstz
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heart breaking, rest in peace christian
yihalmoz
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rest in peace brother