The ex-Premier League footballer had been due to leave Turkey on a flight just hours before the 7.8 magnitude quake But he chose to stay at his apartment in Antakya, Hatay, after scoring the winning goal in a Super Lig match on February 5.
The building was one of many to collapse when the disaster struck a few hours later.
The 31-year-old's Turkish agent Murat Uzunmehmet said: "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble.
"His phone was also found." And his London-based agent Nana Sechere also tweeted yesterday: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce to all well wishers that sadly Christian Atsu's body was recovered this morning.
"My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support." Atsu started his Premier League career with Chelsea, before moving on to Newcastle United and Everton.
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