Amid the conflicting reviews concerning the rescue of Ghanian worldwide footballer Christian Atsu from the rubble of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, his agent Nana Sechere has revealed that his whereabouts are but to be confirmed. Former Newcastle midfielder Atsu had joined Turkish Super Lig aspect Hatayspor in September, based mostly within the southern province of Hatay close to the epicentre of Monday’s huge quake. Earlier, reviews had emerged that the footballer was recued and was present process therapy in hospital, nonetheless, the assertion of his agent contradicts it.

“Following yesterday’s replace from the membership that Christian had been pulled out alive, we’re but to substantiate Christian’s whereabouts,” stated Sechere on Twitter.

“As you can imagine, this continues to be a devastating time for his family and we are doing everything we can to locate Christian.

“Official updates will likely be supplied as extra info involves mild. Please respect the households privateness throughout this harrowing time, and chorus from spreading unsubstantiated information as it will solely hamper the search efforts for Christian.

“Thank you for all your prayers and support.”

Following yesterdays replace from the membership that, Christian had been pulled out alive, we’re but to substantiate Christian’s whereabouts. As you’ll be able to think about, this continues to be a devastating time for his household and we’re doing the whole lot we are able to to find Christian. pic.twitter.com/WKteG3l4cp

— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 8, 2023

The Ghana Football Association had earlier expressed its delight on the information of Atsu being rescued.

Meanwhile, Ghana’s ambassador to Turkey Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, chatting with Accra-based Asaase Radio, had stated that Atsu was discovered, quoting the top of the Ghana affiliation.

The statements although didn’t say when Atsu was extracted from the particles, and gave no particulars about his situation.

Dozens of countries have provided help for the reason that 7.8-magnitude quake struck early on Monday as individuals have been sleeping. Freezing climate has hampered emergency efforts.

Multi-storey residence buildings filled with residents have been among the many greater than 5,600 constructions diminished to rubble in Turkey, whereas Syria introduced dozens of collapses.

(With AFP Inputs)

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