Former Premierliga football player found alive under ruins following earthquake in Turkey

Christian Atsu was found alive after reports that he was blocked after the earthquake in Turkey.

Former Chelsea and Newcastle United football player had remained trapped under the rubble, while nothing more was known about his fate.

By “A Bola”, Atsu has been rescued and sent to the hospital after receiving injuries on his right leg. He is also said to have trouble breathing.

The 31-year-old is part of the Hatayspor club, located in the town of Hatay, which is one of the areas most affected by the earthquake.

Atsu, who joined Chelsea in 2013 after leaving Porto, also played at Everton and Bournemouth before moving to Newcastle.

He at Hatayspor passed through the summer and scored his first goal at the weekend.