Christian Atsu: Insider Reveals Player And His Wife Marie-Claire Rupo Were Set To Get Divorced Before He Died

Christian Atsu: Insider Reveals Player And His Wife Marie-Claire Rupo Were Set To Get Divorced Before He Died

  • An insider has revealed that Christian Atsu's wife, Marie-Claire Rupo, wanted a divorce before the late Ghanaian player passed on
  • According to the source quoted by Ghanasoccernet, she also published a book called 'Stop Bullying Me' in 2021
  • Christian Atsu and Marie-Claire Rupo were married for 11 years before the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria claimed his life

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It has emerged that the wife of the late Ghanaian player and philanthropist Christian Atsu, known as Marie-Claire Rupo, filed for a divorce before his demise.

This was revealed by an insider to Ghanasoccernet, who published the update in a report on their official website on March 2, 2023.

Although Christian Atsu and his family have been seen in beautiful photos together during their 11-year marriage, it is indicated that the Ghanaian player 'was dying inside' over the last two years because of the divorce issues.

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Photo of Christian Atsu and his wife Marie-Claire Rupo
Christian Atsu and his wife Photo credit: @Anadolu Agency
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"Atsu's marital issues started after his mother-in-law moved in with them in the UK sometime in 2021. Because of the wife's heightened attention to the mother, Atsu felt lonely in the house. He occasionally finds it difficult to play with his kids because his mother-in-law ran the household," the report further stated.

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That same year, Marie-Claire published her book, 'Stop Bullying Me', which tells the story of a woman going through humiliation, hurtful words, and painful acceptance.

The main character, Delilah, tries to be happy and independent, but it doesn't always happen the way she wants, and she hopes to manage her life after the breakdown and fully trust again.

From that point in 2021, Christian Atsu and his wife were reportedly separated, and she refused to interact with the former Rio Ave and Vitesse Arnhem player.

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Atsu met Marie-Claire, a German national, in his teenage years, at Portuguese powerhouse Porto, his first club outside Japan. And in 2012, they were married. Three children were a blessing for the couple.

Old video of the late Newcastle United player Christian Atsu praising his wife

Meanwhile, as YEN.com.gh reported, several people have been crying after seeing an old video of the late Christian Atsu honouring his wife, Claire Rupio.

Christian Atsu singled out his German companion for praise in a video on the TikTok account of tv3gh official. He was referring to the honours he had received throughout his career. He claimed that she was the best award he had ever received.

When asked why he considers his wife his most significant achievement, Atsu replied that they met in Portugal and that she has given him a lovely family.

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