CONFIRMED: Newcastle sign Chelsea winger

CONFIRMED: Newcastle sign Chelsea winger

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Newcastle United have announced the signing of Chelsea winger Christian Atsu on a season-long loan.

The Magpies will have the option to make the move permanent heading into the 2017/18 following the loan spell.

Atsu has failed to make an appearance for the Blues following his move to the club from Portuguese giants FC Porto, instead being shipped out on loan in every season since his arrival.

“I’m very happy to be at Newcastle,” Atsu told nufc.co.uk following his unveiling.

“It’s a very big club. They have good facilities and I think Newcastle have one of the best coaches in the world.”

“St. James’ Park is a fantastic stadium with 50,000 fans; the fans here really love football so much and I can’t wait to play at this stadium in front of the fans.”

Rafael Benitez lauded the new arrival.

“I agreed with our fans that we needed to bring in another winger, so I am very happy to welcome Christian to the Club,” said manager Rafa Benitez on Atsu’s arrival.

“He has good ability and pace in the wide areas and also has good experience of English football.

“He has a different style of play to the other players we have at the moment and that will be important for the squad.”

Atsu will add international experience to the squad having been a key member for Ghana in recent seasons, winning 44 caps.

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