Newcastle United have confirmed the permanent signing of Christian Atsu from Chelsea.
The 25-year-old Ghana international has agreed a four-year deal with the Magpies for an undisclosed fee, subject to Atsu successfully reapplying for a work permit.
The winger spent the 2016/17 season on loan at St. James' Park, scoring five goals in 32 appearances as Rafa Benítez's side lifted the Championship title.
@ChristianAtsu20 @ChelseaFC @rafabenitezweb 🎥 Here's a little reminder of what new boy @ChristianAtsu20 can do...https://t.co/jp8p895naH #NUFC pic.twitter.com/1QD0bFev1W
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 24, 2017
"We are happy to sign a good player,” Newcastle manager Benitez told nufc.co.uk. "He's shown us that he's a good professional and someone who is very keen to learn and improve.
"Christian has been a key part of our promotion campaign and he wants to help us to build something for the future."
Atsu has five Premier League appearances to his name, made during a loan spell at Everton in the 2014/15 campaign.
See: Summer 2017 transfers
