They expressed their sorrow over his passing and celebrated his legacy as a beloved figure among fans stating on their X page.

Today we remember Christian Atsu on his birthday.  pic.twitter.com/TZyt2FSKE8

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 10, 2025

Today we remember Christian Atsu on his birthday.

We miss you, Christian.  pic.twitter.com/1fSPM3btyV

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 10, 2025

Christian Atsu (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) follow suit by posting an emotional tribute on the same platform.

 On what would have been your birthday, we remember and celebrate the incredible person and player you were, Christian Atsu. Your legacy with the #BlackStars lives on.  pic.twitter.com/UisfSd2ueq

—  Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) January 10, 2025

Christian Atsu won the Primeira Liga title at FC Porto and was named the club’s Young Player of the Year in 2011. He had stints at Chelsea, Newcastle United, Everton, and Hatayspor in Turkey.

Christian Atsu of Ghana controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atsu’s crowning movement was at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where he was named Player of the Tournament and scored the Goal of the Tournament against Guinea.