Christian Atsu’s wife has detailed her heartbreaking struggle following the tragic loss of her husband, who was one of 47,000 people murdered by the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria at the beginning of the month.
The late Hatayspor winger’s body was ultimately found last week after a grueling hunt for information and the realization of his family’s darkest fears. Atsu had previously played for Newcastle, Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Everton during his professional career.
His remains have since been transported to his homeland of Ghana, where he will be laid to rest.
His partner Marie-Claire Rupio was pictured in tears alongside her three children at St James’ Park on Saturday as the club made a heart-warming tribute to their former player before the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Travelling Reds supporters also sang a rendition of You’ll Never Walk as the players and crowd paid their respects to Atsu.
What Christian Atsu’s Wife Said
Speaking for the first time since Hatayspor confirmed the passing of their player, Rupio detailed the ongoing struggles with saying the hardest of goodbyes.
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