Ghanaian Footballer, Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of a building with injuries to his feet and Breathing difficulties after the earthquakes in Turkey. This is according to his club’s vice-president Mustafa Özat.
Atsuwho currently plies his trade at Hatayspor, was trapped after the earthquakes that have killed many people in Turkey and Syria.
Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut is still in the collapsed building.
Hatay was one of the areas closest to the epicentre of the earthquake, and has suffered extensive damage.
“Christian Atsu was removed from the wreckage with injuries,” Özat told Turkish radio channel Radyo Gol.
“Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble.
“Hatay was deeply affected. We are coming towards the end of the most dangerous hours.”
Atsu, who was capped 65 times by Ghana, joined Hatayspor in September 2022 after a season with Saudi Arabian team Al-Raed. He made 107 appearances for Newcastle, and also had spells with Chelsea, Everton and Bournemouth.
The Ghanaian Football Association tweeted: “We’ve received some positive news that Christian Atsu has been successfully rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building and is receiving treatment. Let’s continue to pray for Christian.”
