Some former Black Stars footballers have extended their profound condolence to the family of Christian Atsu after his death was confirmed.
The former Newcastle player was confirmed dead 12 days after he went missing after the devastating earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on February 6.
The Ghanaian football star was confirmed dead by his agent, Nana Sechere after days of frantic search.
After his demise, some former Ghanaian football icons shared a few words on Atsu with former Chelsea star, Michael Essien saying, “Rest Well King”.
Rest well King 🤴💔🕊 pic.twitter.com/HUzyDgYocZ
— Michael Essien® (@MichaelEssien) February 18, 2023
Anthony Baffoe also said, though Atsu is gone, he will never be forgotten.
Gone but never forgotten 🙏🏿🙏🏿what a genuine God fearing person ..this is so sad 😞 🥲🥲my condolences to all the family members 🙏🏿🙏🏿 rest well Christian Atsu 🙏🏿🙏🏿🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/Kw28n3Of7I
— Anthony Baffoe 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@AnthonyBaffoe) February 18, 2023
A distraught Mubarak Wakaso could only Tweet “Rest Well”.
Rest well 💔😢😭
— M.M.JUNIOR WAKASO (@WakasoBobby) February 18, 2023
This was not the news we were expecting bro but God knows best.
My condolences to the widow and family of our brother Christian Atsu.
May he find rest. We will miss you ❤️🇬🇭#RIPChristianAtsu pic.twitter.com/VJYPGWapzy
— Stephen Appiah (@StephenAppiah) February 18, 2023
💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/M6S9eVV3zo
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) February 18, 2023
R.I.P Brother 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/itsjq2jVwt
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) February 18, 2023
Rest in Peace brother. May all your good deeds follow you!🙏🏾💔😭#RIPATSU pic.twitter.com/e5uhy8SdAy
— Razak Brimah (@razak_no_1) February 18, 2023
Hmm RIP🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/j9fPwLA33F
— Samuel Inkoom (@InkoomSamuel) February 18, 2023
RIP my brother 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/muwMXxCXGp
— Frank Acheampong (@okeboquansah) February 18, 2023
I believe you are resting in HEAVEN Chris🙏🏻💔😭.
REST WELL ! pic.twitter.com/ULWuajOZn1
— lion 16 (@fataud1) February 18, 2023