Former Black Stars player Christian Atsu has been found alive after he was trapped in rubble following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred in Turkey
Christian Atsu has reportedly been found alive following reports that he was ‘trapped’ after an earthquake in Turkey.
The 31-year-old, who played for both Chelsea, Newcastle during his time in the Premier League, was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred on Monday.
Portuguese outlet A Bola has reported that Atsu, a former player of the Ghana National Team, the Black Stars, has now been rescued from the rubble and has been transported to the hospital after suffering injuries to his right foot and breathing difficulties.
Journalist Saddick Adams claimed he had been in contact with Atsu’s management team and confirmed the winger was safe. Adams had earlier tweeted that Atsu “was on the 9th floor of the collapsed building with 9 other players and 2 officials. 3 players and one official have been rescued. Officials of the club are at the site as search continues.”
Source: Mirror Football
