Christian Atsu found dead following earthquake in Turkey

Christian Atsu's agent Nana Sechere confirms the body of the former Newcastle midfielder has been found.

Former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu’s body has been recovered, according to the player’s agent Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Christian Atsu has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, his agent has said.

A post from agent Nana Sechere on Twitter announced that the former Newcastle midfielder’s body has been found 12 days on from the disaster in Turkey and Syria which has claimed more than 40,000 lives.