Christian Atsu and Marie-Claire Rupio Wiki, Biography
CHRISTIAN ATSU has been tragically found dead 12 days after the Turkey earthquake, it has been confirmed. The former Newcastle and Chelsea player was caught up in the devastating 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 43,000 people.
“Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. “Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found.” There were initial reports the midfielder had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false.
Who is Christian Atsu’s wife?
Atsu met his wife Marie-Claire Rupio in Portugal nearly a decade ago when he was playing for Porto. The pair got married in 2012 and welcomed three kids to their lives.
Atsu said to Tv3 Sports: “I met my wife in Portugal and you can see we have a beautiful family. We’ve been together for nine to ten years and I just love her.”
Atsu previously played for Chelsea, Everton, Newcastle and Bournemouth in the Premier League. The 31-year-old has also had spells in Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Holland.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support. I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, that everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.”
Atsu joined Hatayspor in September 2022 after playing for English Premier League clubs Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle United. Newcastle paid tribute, saying: “A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.”
Hatayspor tweeted, “We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness. Rest in peace.”
The 31-year-old Ghanaian footballer is survived by his wife, Marie-Claire Rupio, and their three children. He met Rupio in Portugal in 2012 when he was 20 years old. They soon tied the knot. The family moved to Newcastle when he started playing for Newcastle United.
Described Atsu as a “special person”, former Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez told Sky Sports, “He was a nice lad and always had a smile, I’m really sad for him and everyone who knew him.”
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