Former Chelsea defender Christian Atsu, who has been defending the colours of Khatayspor since 2022, is still under the rubble. The footballer was a victim of the notorious earthquake that hit Turkey on 6 February.
- Nine days have passed and we still haven't found Christian. I am at the site of the earthquake in Hatay. Our hearts are broken. We have found the exact location of his room and two pairs of shoes. Yesterday we received confirmation that thermal images show five people alive under the rubble.
The search is incredibly slow, and people are dying because of the lack of resources. It is a pity that the club is not with us, side by side in the search for Christian. The influence of Khatayspor representatives, as well as knowledge of local conditions, would be extremely useful in this situation," said the player's agent