Former Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu, has finally been found, his current club Hatayspor has confirmed.
The former Newcastle player had been trapped under rubble following the earthquake in Turkey on Monday, February 6.
Atsu and club director, Taner Savut, were found ‘missing’ following the earthquake. They weren’t found despite a full day of searching.
Different reports came out claiming he had been found but none was true.
However, in the past few minutes, Hatayspor manger Mustafa Ózat confirmed Christian Atsu had been found with injuries.
He said: “Christian Atsu was removed with injuries. Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble.
I just had another meeting. Christian Atsu was taken to hospital with injuries.”
Hatayspor Manager Mustafa Özat: “I just had another meeting. Christian Atsu was taken to hospital with injuries.” pic.twitter.com/JCaek2DRuH
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) February 7, 2023
Hatayspor's Mustafa Özat🗣
“Christian Atsu was removed with injuries. Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble."
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/pUiNoL2dmM
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) February 7, 2023
We wish Christian Atsu a speedy recovery!