Done deal: Attacker signs deal after Newcastle agree terms

Newcastle have completed the signing of attacker
Christian Atsu from Chelsea, it was announced on
Wednesday afternoon.

The Magpies confirmed on their official website
that the 25-year-old has moved to St James’ Park
following on from his successful season-long loan
spell.

Rafael Benitez’s side exercised an option to buy
him permanently and the Ghana international has
signed a four-year contract.

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Newcastle originally took Atsu on loan last
summer, with a view to a permanent buy, and he
has done enough to secure a move.

The pacy winger made 35 appearances across all
competitions and helped the north-east club obtain
promotion from the Championship as title winners.
He managed to chip in with five goals and three
assists, with his best form coming at the back-end
of the season to get the Magpies over the line for
promotion.

Atsu leaves Stamford Bridge behind after a difficult
four-year spell with Chelsea and has finally found
a new home following his permanent move.
The tricky attacker had been loaned out four times
before he joined Newcastle and failed to ever make
a single appearance for Chelsea.

However, he will get a fresh crack at the Premier
League next season and will hope to force his way
into Benitez’s starting line-up.

Newcastle are expected to bolster their squad
ahead of a return to the top flight and the capture
of Atsu could be the first of many during the
summer.