Christian Atsu�s wife Marie-Claire Rupio says the 21-year-old Ghana whiz kid is passionate about humanitarian issues.
The 18-year-old met the Ghana international during his loan spell at Rio Ave last season and the two got married in 2012. Marie-Claire, a Hamburger, has replaced her German home with Vila Nova de Gaia because of her husband.
She tells the Portuguese media about her husband�s passion and where his interests lie.�He is a strong person, does not cry easily, but he is very concerned about humanitarian issues,� she said.
Asked about her background and how she came to Portugal, she replied: �I�m living in Vila Nova de Gaia, but I�m a native of Hamburg, Germany but always loved Portugal.
�I was 14 when I came here the first time, specifically the Algarve, and was blown away.�That was how I came to the Portugal. And Porto is, in my opinion, an extraordinary city with many beautiful buildings and bridges everywhere.
�I love the Atlantic, the Portuguese lifestyle and good food.�
She admits enjoying her stay in Portugal though she never gave the idea of staying away from her native Hamburg a chance.
�Yeah, it�s true. I�ve never done anything like that but I like it a lot. Never thought it was a job so fun and funny to do. I love the experience! These are moments that will stay in my heart.�
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