Global Director of charity organization, Arms Around the Child, Ellie Milner says they have been left devastated following the demise of Christian Atsu.
Atsu was confirmed dead last Saturday after his lifeless body was pulled out of the rubble in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey.
This followed days of intense search following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria two weeks ago.
Atsu served as a key ambassador for the charity organization and was widely praised for his constant care for people in need and for Milner, it is shocking that Atsu is no more.
“He was a friend to so many people, he helped so many people. He really was passionate and kind, generous, friendly and always making people feel great," she told Citi Sports.
"We are devastated, can hardly believe it. I just can’t believe it,” she said.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Abedi Ayew Pele and his family visited the bereaved family and even donated some items to them.
More ex-players also went to their deceased colleague’s family home on Tuesday to commiserate with them.
Asamoah Gyan and Sulley Muntari were among a group of footballers who visited the family of the late Christian Atsu to commiserate with them.
Also present were ex-Black Stars players Baffour Gyan, Emmanuel Agyamang-Badu and Haminu Dramani.
Atsu’s mortal remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday evening, with a short ceremony held at the VIP lounge of the Kotoka International Airport to welcome the body.
Atsu played for Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Everton during his time in England and scored his debut goal for Hatayspor just hours before the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey.