Ghanaian Football Star Christian Atsu has been found dead 12 days after the Turkey earthquake, his manager confirmed today.

The 31-year-old ex-Newcastle and Chelsea player was unfortunately caught up in the devastating 7.8 magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on 06/02/23 killing more than 43,000 people.

After 12 days of frantic searching for him, Atsu's manager said his body was tragically discovered buried in the rubble on Saturday.

"Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet said.

"Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found."

Rescue workers discovered Atsu's body where he was staying at Ronesans Residence - a 12-storey block of luxury flats that toppled over in Antakya city in Hatay. Hatayspor, who Atsu signed with in September, said his body was being sent back to Ghana. 

"We will never forget you, Atsu," the club said.

"Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness."

There were initial reports the midfielder had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be evidently false.

We at Aculco Radio Africa U.K. send our deepest condolences and pray that God will guide and protect Marie- Claire the wife of the late Ghana Blackstars Footballer and his 3 beautiful children through this difficult time. 

The whole of Ghana will definitely feel this immense loss - Damirifa Due