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Ghana international Jordan Ayew is completely devastated following the demise of Christian Atsu who died tragically in Turkey earthquake.
The 31-year was confirmed dead in the early hours of Saturday morning after his body was pulled out of the rubble following Turkey's devastating earthquake which has claimed many lives.
Ayew, who plies his trade for Crystal Palace took to social media to pay tribute to the 31-year-old.
"Deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and teammate. The entire nation is mourning our loss. Completely devastated. Thank you for everything. Rest well Christian. My thoughts and prayers are with your family," he wrote on Instagram.
Atsu had been trapped under rubble for over 11 days before his passing, with the earthquake claiming the lives of over 45,000 people.
The Ghanaian had recently scored his first goal for Hatayaspor just hours before the natural disaster struck.
During his career, Atsu played 65 matches for Ghana, scoring nine goals. Two of his most famous goals came in the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Egypt and in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, quarter-finals clash against Guinea, where he scored an absolutely breathtaking goal.
Atsu's mortal remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday evening ahead of preparations for his burial.
The 31-year was confirmed dead in the early hours of Saturday morning after his body was pulled out of the rubble following Turkey's devastating earthquake which has claimed many lives.
Ayew, who plies his trade for Crystal Palace took to social media to pay tribute to the 31-year-old.
"Deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and teammate. The entire nation is mourning our loss. Completely devastated. Thank you for everything. Rest well Christian. My thoughts and prayers are with your family," he wrote on Instagram.
Atsu had been trapped under rubble for over 11 days before his passing, with the earthquake claiming the lives of over 45,000 people.
The Ghanaian had recently scored his first goal for Hatayaspor just hours before the natural disaster struck.
During his career, Atsu played 65 matches for Ghana, scoring nine goals. Two of his most famous goals came in the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Egypt and in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, quarter-finals clash against Guinea, where he scored an absolutely breathtaking goal.
Atsu's mortal remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday evening ahead of preparations for his burial.