Ghanaian Footballer, Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of a building with injuries after the earthquake in Turkey, his club’s vice-president Mustafa Özat told Turkish radio.
Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor, was trapped after the earthquake that killed at least 4,800 people.
The 31-year -old Ghanaian, made 107 appearances for Newcastle, and also had spells with Chelsea, Everton and Bournemouth.
Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut is still trapped in the collapsed building.
Hatay is one of the areas closest to the epicentre of the earthquake, and has suffered extensive damage.
“Christian Atsu was removed from the wreckage with injuries,” Özat told Turkish radio channel Radyo Gol.
“Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble.
“Hatay was deeply affected. We are coming towards the end of the most dangerous hours.”
Atsu, who was capped 65 times by Ghana, joined Hatayspor in September 2022 after a season with Saudi Arabian team Al-Raed.
He scored the winning goal in the 90th minute of Hatayspor’s Super Lig match against Kasimpasa on Sunday.
The Ghanaian Football Association tweeted: “We’ve received some positive news that Christian Atsu has been successfully rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building and is receiving treatment. Let’s continue to pray for Christian.”
