Christian Atsu is set to be signed to a four-year deal with Newcastle United in a great start to the summer.
This is going to be a huge summer for Newcastle United. The club is returning to the Premier League, and need to overhaul their roster. Today, they took the first step, exercising the loan to buy option on Christian Atsu.
He will join the club from Chelsea, where he made zero first team appearances. He scored five goals for the Magpies this season. He has explosive pace, and the type of creativity Newcastle needs on the wing.
While the terms of his contract are not available, sources claim the buyout clause was for £6.2 million. That is a small price to pay for a young, dynamic player on a club looking for just that. This stability is what Atsu is craving, after being loaned to a handful of clubs from Chelsea over a few seasons.
I’ve been a big supporter of Newcastle bringing him back long term. I think his technical skills will continue to develop, and if they get anywhere close to his physical gifts, he will be a big time player for the club.
This is the first move in what will be a series of signings and departures that will shape Newcastle’s EPL roster.