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International footballer Christian Atu has been found alive and in “stable condition” at a local hospital after Monday’s earthquake in southern Turkey, the Ghana Football Association and Atu’s agent said Tuesday. said to
“We have received the encouraging news that Christian Atu was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building and is being treated. Let us continue to pray for Christians.” Ghana Football Association posted on Twitter.
Atsu’s agent, Nana Secher, told CNN on Tuesday that his client is in “stable” condition at a local hospital after being rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building. It was not explained immediately.
Atu, who plays for Turkey’s Hatayspor, was celebrating after his match on Sunday night. got a close winner According to his agent, in a 1-0 home league match against his club Kasimpatha.
“There have been many reports from England and Ghana that Christians are safe, but the first official confirmation I received was on Tuesday morning,” Sehir said.
“The club told me he was in the hospital and in stable condition. He doesn’t have a cell phone and he can’t memorize numbers like we do, so I speak to him. I have to keep waiting,” he said.
Secher said Atsu played poker with friends until 3:30 am local time on Monday and got home around 4:00 am.
A representative from the Hataispor club called at 5 a.m. to say that the building Atu was in had been completely destroyed and they were unable to locate him, the agent said.
“It was midnight when I last heard from Christian.
“His building had 11 floors and he was on the ninth floor. Club officials tried to help me find him, but of course they were trying to find their own friends and family as well.” It was very difficult.
“But I also remember when he signed for Hataispor and we were going to the hospital to get a checkup. So I can only imagine what the situation is like,” Sechere said.
Atsu’s former club Everton said on the official Facebook page: “We are relieved to hear that Christian Atu was safely rescued and is recovering in hospital. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.”
is more than 5,000 dead More than 21,000 people are confirmed injured in Turkey and Syria after the earthquake that rocked the region on Monday.
In Turkey, casualties were reported in 10 provinces, including Hatay, home of Atu’s football team, Hatayspor.
He has previously represented top English clubs such as Chelsea, Everton, Bournemouth and Newcastle.