Christian Atsu’s Sporting Director Taner Savut confirmed dead by Hatayspor after Turkey earthquake

Hatayspor have confirmed the death of Sporting Director Taner Savut after massive earthquake in Turkey weeks ago.

Christian Atsu and Taner Savut were trapped under the rubble following the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Hatay in Turkey on February 6, 2023.

The lifeless body of Atsu was recovered from the rubble of the collapsed apartment he was living in on February 18, 2023.

On Tuesday, Hatayspor have announced the death of their Sporting Director.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Sporting Director, Taner Savut. May God have mercy on our teacher, we express our condolences to his family and fans. We will not forget you, Taner teacher. May God rest your soul in heaven. You are always in our hearts” the club wrote on twitter sighted by Footballghana.com.

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Sportif Direktörümüz Taner Savut'u kaybetmenin derin acısını yaşıyoruz. Hocamıza yüce Allah'tan rahmet, ailesine ve sevenlerine başsağlığı diliyoruz. Seni unutmayacağız Taner hoca. Mekanın cennet olsun. Her zaman kalbimizdesin.#AtakaşHatayspor pic.twitter.com/RSpFjnV0YZ

— Hatayspor (@Hatayspor_FK) February 21, 2023

— (@Hatayspor_FK)

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The pair had been trapped under rubble for over 11 days before his passing, with the earthquake claiming the lives of over 45,000 people.

The Ghanaian had recently scored his first goal for Hatayaspor just hours before the natural disaster struck.

Meanwhile, the mortal remains of Atsu arrived on Sunday night.

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