CHRISTIAN ATSU FOUND & CONFIRMED DEAD AFTER 12 DAYS OF EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY

“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,” he wrote on Twitter.

“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.”

The footballer was trapped under the rubble after a devastating earthquake rocked some parts of Turkey over a week ago.