To say that Christian Atsu’s career in England has been disappointing would be an understatement.
When he arrived at Chelsea from FC Porto 2013, the diminutive wideman was fresh from an encouraging spell in Portugal and had been heralded as the Ghanaian Messi.
Failing to make the grade at Stamford Bridge, where he’d been one of the club’s army of perennial loanees, wasn’t a huge black mark against him, after all, many players have gone on to enjoy magnificent careers after being offloaded by the…
Newcastle United’s Christian Atsu believes the coming Premier League season could be his “best one yet” as he looks to put an inconsistent year behind him.
The winger finally settled at St James’ Park last season after signing with the club permanently, having been farmed out on loan five times since joining Chelsea from FC Porto in 2013.
His 28 outings for the Magpies last term were the most he’s managed in a single season since moving to England, although he still struggled to make a regular impact…
It is shaping up to be a season to forget for many of Ghana’s contingent in the Premier League as we approach the halfway point of the campaign.
The biggest contingent of Ghanaian players since 2010-11, in a league hugely popular in Ghana, has done little to produce one outstanding talent this term, with players mired in early relegation battles or simply not deemed good enough for their various sides.
Christian Atsu at Newcastle, Jordan Ayew at Swansea City, his brother Andre at West Ham United,…
Which African player are you most excited about watching in action this term?
Premier League fans will, as ever, be able to witness some of the continent’s biggest names and top talents in action this season, with many of Africa’s best players featuring for teams up and down the division.
In this feature, KweséESPN trio Colin Udoh, Michael Oti Adjei and Ed Dove name the African player they’re most excited about watching in action this term.
Udoh: Mohamed Salah
His time at Chelsea may not have…
Antonio Conte admits he’s worried that Chelsea’s Premier League celebrations could affect their chances of winning the FA Cup final.
Antonio Conte is full of praise for John Terry after the Chelsea captain’s final match at Stamford Bridge.
Former Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho believes clubs in the Premier League are lacking a player like John Terry.
With the Premier League season behind us, take a look at the latest predictions of how the top 4 will shape up next season.
LONDON — Newcastle have announced that they have completed the permanent signing of Christian Atsu from Chelsea for a reported fee of £6.2 million.
Atsu becomes Rafa Benitez’s first signing of the summer subject to a work permit, after scoring five goals in 32 appearances on loan at St James’ Park last season to help Newcastle achieve automatic promotion back to the Premier League.
CONFIRMED: @ChristianAtsu20 has completed a permanent move to St. James’ Park from @ChelseaFC. More at https://t.co/iDkcawZlBb….
Steve Nicol is not surprised at all with Newcastle’s promotion under Rafa Benitez, who’s reputation continues to grow.
Christian Atsu impressed as Newcastle won promotion back to the Premier League.
Newcastle United have activated Chelsea winger Christian Atsu’s £6.2 million buyout clause after his successful loan spell, sources close to both clubs have told ESPN FC.
Last month, sources told ESPN FC that Newcastle had an option to buy Atsu on a permanent basis included in his season-long deal.
The Championship winners have taken up the option to sign the Ghana international permanently as they prepare for life back in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old had agreed personal terms for a…
Christian Atsu could make his loan move to Newcastle from Chelsea a permanent one.
Newly promoted Newcastle United have an option to sign Chelsea loanee Christian Atsu on a permanent deal for £6.5million, but must take up that option within one week of the season ending, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.
Atsu helped Newcastle secure promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking with a crucial goal in Monday’s 4-1 win over Preston North End.
The Ghana international has impressed when called upon this season, scoring four goals and assisting…