Ahmet Eyüp Türkaslan, a Turkish goalkeeper, has passed away as a result of Monday’s earthquake in his nation, according to his club Yeni Malatyaspor.
Following the earthquake, more than 5,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria.
“Our goalkeeper, Ahmet Eyüp Türkaslan, lost his life after being under the collapse of the earthquake. Rest in peace,” the club said on Twitter.
“We will not forget you, beautiful person,” it added.
After joining in 2021, 28-year-old Türkaslan played six times for Yeni Malatyaspor of the Turkish second division.
Yannick Bolasie, a former winger for Crystal Palace and Everton who presently represents Caykur Rizespor in Turkey’s second league, stated on Twitter: “RIP brother Eyup Ahmet Turkaslan. One moment you can see someone in the dugout, the next moment they’re gone.”
Bolasie added: “My condolences to all his family and team-mates at Yeni Malatyaspor. Devastating to hear and wish we can all continue to help everyone in need.”