Footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of a building “with injuries” after the earthquakes in Turkey, his club’s vice-president Mustafa Özat has told Turkish radio.
Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor, was trapped after the earthquake that have killed at least 4800 people.
The ex-Ghana forward, 31, played 107 games for Newcastle and has had spells with Chelsea, Everton and Bournemouth.
Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut is still in the collapsed building.
Hatay was one of the areas closest to the epicentre of the earthquake, and has suffered extensive damage.
“Christian Atsu was removed from the wreckage with injuries,” Özat told Radyo Gol.
The Ghanaian Football Association tweeted: “We’ve received some positive news that Christian Atsu has been successfully rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building and is receiving treatment. Let’s continue to pray for Christian.
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