Former player Christian Atsu remembered fondly by former managers

RIP: Newcastle’s Christian Atsu has died. Pic: PA

Rafael Benitez and Eddie Howe have led the tributes to Christian Atsu, who has died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

Former Newcastle midfielder Atsu’s death was announced on Twitter by his agent Nana Sechere, who said the player’s body has been found 12 days on from the disaster, which has claimed more than 40,000 lives.