Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, Yeni Malatyaspor Goalkeeper, Dies in Turkey Earthquake, Club Confirms

The devastating earthquake was claimed the lives of over 5000 people in Turkey and Syria. "Rest in peace. We will not forget you, beautiful person," wrote his club on social media, confirming the news.

Ahmet Eyüp Türkaslan (Photo credit: Twitter @YMSkulubu)

Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, the goalkeeper who played for Turkish club Yeni Malatyspor, was sadly found dead underneath the rubble after the devastating earthquake that rocked the nation. A club statement confirmed the 28-year-old's death in the earthquake. "Our goalkeeper, Ahmet Eyüp Türkaslan, lost his life after being under the collapse of the earthquake. Rest in peace. We will not forget you, beautiful person," the statement read on social media. The goalkeeper is survived by his wife. Christian Atsu, Former Chelsea and Newcastle Winger, Rescued From Turkey Earthquake Rubble With Injuries.

Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan Dies in Turkey Earthquake

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