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Christian Atsu completes £6.2m move to Newcastle from Chelsea as winger signs four-year deal with Magpies

Newcastle United have completed the £6.2million signing of Christian Atsu from Chelsea.

The 25-year-old winger spent last season on loan at St James’ Park and scored five times as Rafa Benitez’s side lifted the Championship title.

Atsu has penned a four-year deal and becomes the club’s first signing of the summer.

Christian Atsu made 32 league appearances for Championship winners Newcastle last season
Christian Atsu made 32 league appearances for Championship winners Newcastle last season

Benitez said: ‘We are happy to sign a good player. He's shown us that he's a good professional and someone who is very keen to learn and improve.