Soccer Star Christian Atsu Missing After Turkey Earthquake, Reportedly Trapped Under Rubble

Former Premier League star Christian Atsu, who bet Chelsea and Newcastle, is missing after a huge earthquake hit Turkey on Monday … with several outlets reporting he’s feared to be trapped beneath rubble.

The 7.8-magnitude quake rocked the nation at 4:17 AM — eliminating ratings of individuals and leveling structures … and according to regional reports out of Turkey, Atsu has actually not been seen or spoken with because the shaking started.

Newcastle authorities tweeted they’re “praying for some positive news.” The Ghana Football Association included a tweet of its own, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Christian Atsu and our brothers and sisters in Turkey and Syria. We remain hopeful for positive news.”

Atsu, a 31-year-old winger, signed up with Turkish club Hatayspor back in September … and had actually simply played in a video game for them hours prior to the earthquake on Sunday night, scoring an objective.

He had actually formerly bet Al-Raed in Saudi Arabia in 2021-22.

According to reports, more than 2,300 individuals have actually passed away due to Monday’s earthquake … with a lot more missing — as search and rescue efforts stay continuous.