Former Chelsea Captain John Terry Leads Tributes for Late Ghana Winger Christian Atsu

• John Terry and ex-teammates of Christian Atsu have reacted to the player's passing
• Atsu died after 12 days of being trapped under rubble following the Turkey earthquake
• His close pal in the national team, Wakaso confirmed the news on Saturday with a tweet

Chelsea legend John Terry and teammates of Christian Atsu have flooded social media with tributes for the late winger.

Atsu was confirmed dead in the early hours of Saturday morning following a devastating earthquake in Turkey, which has claimed several lives.

The 31-year-old has been trapped under rubble for the past 12 days, but his lifeless body was pulled out of the wreckage on February 18, 2023.

Atsu's agent, Nana Sechere confirmed the passing of the player on social media.

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"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce to all well wishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s body was recovered this morning. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support.

"I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time," he wrote on Twitter.

The news of Atsu's death has left many heartbroken including Terry.

How Atsu's teammates reacted

@JohnTerry26 wrote:

RIP my friend.

@WakasoBobby added:

Rest well

@van_felix12 posted:

Rest well Christian.

@Hatayspor_FK added:

The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the rubble ( debris), is on his way to be sent to his hometown, Ghana. We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness. REST in PEACE ATSU

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@eredivsie wrote:

Sad news from Turkey. Rest in Peace Christian.

@MichaelEssien wrote:

Rest well king

@coacheguavoen

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Ghanaian International Christain Atsu and the entire Ghanaian Football Family, at this difficult time. On behalf of the Nigerian Football Federation, accept our heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Christian Atsu found dead

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana and Hatayspor winger, Christian Atsu Twasam has reportedly been found dead following the earthquake in Turkey.

The Black Stars winger sadly passed away 12 days after being trapped under rubble following the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Hatay. He died at the age of 31.

According to the player's Turkish manager, Murat Uzunmehmet, Atsu was pulled out of the wreckage dead.