The Ghana Winger Christian Atsu found dead in rubble of Turkey earthquake. The building he used to live in collapsed due to the massive quake of last week. His body has been recovered & sent back to his native country earlier today. Christian Atsu was a professional footballer from Ghana who was born on January 10, 1992. He has played as a winger for various football clubs and the Ghana national team.
Christian Atsu grew up in Ada Foah, a small town in the Dangme East District of Ghana. As a child, he was fascinated with football, and would often play with friends and family on makeshift fields in the area. Atsu's parents recognized his talent, and encouraged him to pursue a career in football.
At the age of 14, Atsu joined the Feyenoord Academy in Ghana, where he honed his skills and began to attract attention from European football clubs. In 2009, Atsu signed for Portuguese giants FC Porto, where he played for the club's youth team. He made his senior debut for Porto in 2011, and went on loan to Rio Ave the following year to gain more playing time.
In 2013, Atsu signed for Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem on a season-long loan. At Vitesse, he established himself as one of the most exciting young wingers in Europe, scoring five goals in 28 appearances. Atsu's performances caught the eye of Premier League club Chelsea, who signed him for a reported fee of £3.5 million in the summer of 2013.
At Chelsea, Atsu struggled to break into the first team, and was sent out on loan to a number of clubs, including Everton, Bournemouth, and Malaga. It was during his time at Malaga that Atsu really started to shine, scoring two goals in 16 appearances and helping the club avoid relegation.
In 2016, Atsu signed for Championship club Newcastle United on a season-long loan. He played a key role in the team's promotion to the Premier League, scoring five goals in 35 appearances. The following season, Newcastle signed Atsu permanently, and he has since become a regular in the team, scoring important goals and creating chances for his teammates.
Christian Atsu has represented Ghana at international level since 2012, making his debut in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Malawi. He had played in a number of major international tournaments, including the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where he was named the tournament's best player.
Christian Atsu's international career had been plagued by injuries and inconsistent form, but he remained a key member of the Ghana national team, and widely regarded as one of the country's most talented players. His career was a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and natural talent. From playing football on makeshift fields in Ada Foah to playing in the Premier League and representing his country on the international stage.
