‘One of the nicest people in the world’ – Football world reacts to Christian Atsu’s death
Christian Atsu has been confirmed dead after he was pulled out lifeless from the rubble in the earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkey.
The Ghanaian was found dead under the building where he lived following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern Turkey and Northern Syria on February 6 and has so far killed more than 45,000 people.
The football world has taken to social media to react to the sad news.
I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.
— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu scored his last goal in the last minute of his last game for Hatayspor. He didn’t make it out of the rubble after the earthquake in Turkey alive. 💔pic.twitter.com/2TQZsdskby
— Okon ‘Ediye’ Nya (@iamOkon) February 18, 2023
Hep kalbimizde kalacaksın… 🙏 pic.twitter.com/R5dZLPqoJn
— Süper Lig (@superlig) February 18, 2023
Hep kalbimizde kalacaksın… 🙏 pic.twitter.com/R5dZLPqoJn
— Süper Lig (@superlig) February 18, 2023
Everyone at Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of our former player, Christian Atsu. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 18, 2023
Everyone at BT Sport is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Hatayspor's, Christian Atsu. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
RIP pic.twitter.com/cLb8liK8xn
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 18, 2023
Heartbreaking that Christian Atsu has sadly passed away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones 💔 pic.twitter.com/ArgMu5Unh5
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) February 18, 2023
We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey's devastating earthquakes.
A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.
Rest in peace, Christian. 🖤🤍
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 18, 2023
Rest in peace Christian Atsu. A wonderful person by all accounts & a life cut too short. Thinking of his family at this horrible time. pic.twitter.com/0c4HewU5ZW
— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed 🇹🇷 💔
Our thoughts go out to his friends, family and loved ones 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6C3PKC06Mu
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) February 18, 2023
The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the rubble ( debris), is on his way to be sent to his hometown, Ghana. We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness.
REST in PEACE ATSU— Hatayspor (@Hatayspor_FK) February 18, 2023
I remember when Christian Atsu came to Ghana two years ago and brought a huge pile of football boots from himself and a few teammates to donate to charity.
He was genuinely a good person who the Ghanaian society will truly miss. This is very painful. pic.twitter.com/8rGw4aGikL
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) February 18, 2023
"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." Atsu's manager, Nana Sekyere.
Tragic loss. Our condolences from #MSW
🙏🏾💔🙏🏾🕊 pic.twitter.com/O1T1jQi3QV
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) February 18, 2023
We are deeply saddened by today's news that Christian Atsu has been found dead following the earthquake in Turkey earlier this month.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues at @Hatayspor_FK and everyone affected by this tragic event that has claimed so many lives. pic.twitter.com/W3mWlMcAuf
— Everton (@Everton) February 18, 2023
RIP Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts go out to his friends, family and loved ones 🖤 pic.twitter.com/P6147QH8v3
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) February 18, 2023
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Christian Atsu.
The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this awful time. pic.twitter.com/FxIou7m0Cj
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu set up a charity for abandoned, orphaned and trafficked children. He donated thousands of pounds to help destitute prisoners in Ghana, paid for their life-saving operations with little or no publicity. An excellent footballer but even better man. RIP.
— Mark Douglas (@MsiDouglas) February 18, 2023
A confirmation that Former Chelsea player, Christian Atsu lost his life in the Earthquake in Turkey.
As we continue a search for Greener pasture, may we not lose our lives.
Rest well Atsu. pic.twitter.com/Yx6Q2SVotP
— Bayo Adegboyega (@Bayoradegboyega) February 18, 2023
We all hoped for good news but God knows, RIP Christian Atsu.🙏
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) February 18, 2023
Everyone at LiveScore is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Hatayspor's, Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time and everyone involved in the tragedy. pic.twitter.com/zErdPmTygc
— LiveScore (@livescore) February 18, 2023
Rest in Peace, Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult moment. 💔 pic.twitter.com/rjKRE9oH7t
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 18, 2023
RIP Christian Atsu.
Sad and disheartening.
After the news that he was found alive was fake, it was going to be difficult to survive this tragedy.
So so sad. Tragic.
May God comfort his family.
— Adepoju Tobi Samuel 🇳🇬 (@OgaNlaMedia) February 18, 2023
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Christian Atsu truly was a lovely, humble man who served #NUFC well and today’s news is so, so sad. The club are planning a minute’s silence before today’s game. RIP, Christian. pic.twitter.com/elOYlAlwKw
— Dan King (@dankingNUFC) February 18, 2023
Hatayspor and ex-Chelsea player Christian Atsu has been found dead after about two weeks under the rubble left by the devastating earthquake in Turkey. 💔
Our thoughts are with his family and close ones. Rest in Peace, Atsu! 🕊🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/tUrAlnyETh
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) February 18, 2023
Oh Christian Atsu, oh he is so wonderful 💔
Rest in peace 😔 pic.twitter.com/pulenlmIEZ
— Wor Flags 🏴🏳 (@worflags) February 18, 2023
RIP to former Chelsea player and Ghana international, Christian Atsu. 🕊️💙 pic.twitter.com/Fn0uiprkjd
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) February 18, 2023
Everyone at Asante Kotoko is saddened by the demise of Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and football fraternity. pic.twitter.com/J3LrYwchFK
— Asante Kotoko SC – 21/22 GPL Champions🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 18, 2023
RIP CHRISTIAN ATSU, May God keep your family safe 🙏 No amount of words will bring you back, rest in peace in the Heart of the Lord🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/eS4o5fCEKT
— Cookie Tee (@TheCookieteeGH) February 18, 2023
Thoughts and Prayers go out to Christian Atsu and his family 🖤🙏🏿
— Darren Bent (@DarrenBent) February 18, 2023
Rest in Peace Christian Atsu. 🇬🇭 💔
Our thoughts and prayers dey go out to hin family and friends. pic.twitter.com/dYQNRwMriq
— MUIP (@ManUtdInPidgin) February 18, 2023
We are devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts are with Christian’s friends and family, and everyone affected by the awful events in Turkey and Syria. 🙏 https://t.co/diR1fpfZHd
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 18, 2023
Rest in Peace, Christian Atsu 🕊️
Absolutely heartbreaking news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends 💔 pic.twitter.com/n1g83PRXU2
— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) February 18, 2023
Heartbreaking news about Christian Atsu.
A class act for Ghana & important for #NUFC under Rafa Benitez.
More than that, he was the kindest, most humble man & gave so much back to his community back home.
Thoughts & prayers with his family & friends – & RIP, Christian Atsu.
— Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his close ones at this tragic time. RIP 🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/uAKDGslK3g
— centredevils. (@centredevils) February 18, 2023
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Christian Atsu.
The thoughts of the CST board & all our members around the world are with Christian’s family at this difficult time 💙#ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/h86xY4XD3d
— Chelsea Supporters’ Trust⭐️⭐️ (@ChelseaSTrust) February 18, 2023
RIP Christian Atsu.. one of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with! 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/TVbrYTE6T9
— Josh Banyard ⚫⚪⚫⚪ (@joshybanyard) February 18, 2023
All of our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Christian Atsu after the tragic news of his passing today.
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) February 18, 2023
Everyone at Woozzaabets is sad to learn of the tragic passing of Hatayspor's, Christian Atsu.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
May his soul Rest in Peace 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/2YyjZeuC0J
— Woozzaa (@woozzaabets) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu loved Newcastle.
He gave his all on the pitch for #nufc and always spoke to media afterwards as he wanted to thank fans win, lose or draw. Off it you wouldn’t meet a kinder guy spent his spare time sending funds to Ghana to build schools and community projects RIP— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) February 18, 2023
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Christian Atsu’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends, family and everyone at @NUFC https://t.co/WQPYuNyqqp
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 18, 2023
Everyone at Hasaacas Ladies FC commiserates with the family of Christian Atsu and the entire Ghanaian citizenry.
This news comes in as a hard one and we hope Atsu rest well in the bosom of the almighty.
📸 Viral pic.twitter.com/aOLsa5ccdB
— Hasaacas Ladies FC (@HasaacasLadies) February 18, 2023
Whenever I learn of the untimely passing of a great intellect, it breaks my heart. The fact that we are all going to die one day makes me question the point of living.
My deepest sympathies to Christian atsu’s family.
Rest in Peace champion.💔 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/sByv2y7Oom
— Seun Akinsanya (@mrboboskie) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu has been found dead according to his agent 💔💔
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family 🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/sWHeZCMmTX
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) February 18, 2023
RIP Christian Atsu .
although you are no longer with us in body, your memory lives on in our hearts and minds. We miss you dearly and think of you often. You were loved and appreciated while you were here, and that love and appreciation continues even in your absence. RIP pic.twitter.com/Mmz7hc9O9I
— Jherom (@the_jherom) February 18, 2023
Absolutely tragic, heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning. Thoughts and condolences with Christian’s family and friends. Rest in Peace Christian Atsu pic.twitter.com/5hzvIbdUll
— Newcastle Fans TV (@NewcastleFansTV) February 18, 2023
Woke up to this sad news.
May God comfort the Family of Christian Atsu.💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/fpmBJtQ3nS
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) February 18, 2023
Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu's body is found under rubble 12 days after devastating earthquake in Turkey.
The 31-year-old's whereabouts were unknown after the devastating earthquake.
Atsu represented Porto, Chelsea and Newcastle among others during his career.
RIP bro 💔 pic.twitter.com/gLoxfAIjnZ
— 🎙OLUOMO OF DERBY 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 (@Oluomoofderby) February 18, 2023
Rest in peace, Christian ❤️🤍 https://t.co/YJivpTvn5L
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 18, 2023
Such tragic news.
The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Christian’s friends and family, as well as all those affected by the devastating loss in Turkey and Syria. https://t.co/Ep5KwVRR9Q
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 18, 2023
Atsu had scored a late goal for his club side Hatayspor the day before in a 1-0 win over Kasimpasa. According to reports, Atsu was to fly out of the city hours before the earthquake but opted to stay with the team.
Earlier reports suggested Atsu had been pulled out of the rubble but proved not to be true. Hatayspor have announced his body will be flown to Ghana to be buried.
