The news we all wanted to hear: Christian Atsu found alive!

Ex-Chelsea player and Ghanaian international Christian Atsu has been found alive in the remains of a buildings where he was trapped after the strong earthquakes the south-east of Turkey suffered on Monday, his current club Hatayspor reported on Tuesday.

"Christian Atsu has been found with injuries. Our Sporting Director, Taner Savut, is still unfortunately in the debris", a Hatayspor spoksperson said this morning to 'Radio Gol'. The club have not given any more details about his state of health.

This news comes after 'A Bola' reported that the Ghanaian striker was in hospital with foot injuries and breathing difficulties, which was then contradicted by a teammate, saying he had not yet been found on Monday.

The city of Hatay is around 180km south of the area where the epicentre of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake destroyed the south-east of Turkey, causing at least 2,900 deahs in Turkey and another 1,500 in neighbours Syria.

Throughout his long career as a professional, the 31 year old striker has also played at Malaga, Porto, Newcastle and others.