I Am Happy At Malaga - Atsu

Ghana and Chelsea midfielder Christian Atsu says he is enjoying life in La Liga after joining Malaga on loan last January.

The 24-year-old failed to make a Premier League appearance at Bournemouth during the first part of the season due to injuries.

However, he has played eight Liga games since his arrival in Spain but remains unsure whether his current deal would be made permanent by Chelsea and Malaga.

“I am very happy in Malaga,” Atsu told Spanish newspaper Marca. “What I wanted was a chance to play and now I have that option.

“But to stay here depends on Chelsea.”

Atsu joined Chelsea in a £2.3million deal from Porto in 2013 but is yet to represent the Blues at senior level.

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I Am Happy At Malaga - Atsu

Nasiru Mohammed commends Atsu on his Malaga switch

Ghana youth international Nasiru Mohamed has commended Christian Atsu after the latter’s switch to Malaga.

The BK Hacken attacking midfielder tipped Atsu to blossom at the Rosaleda after his turbulent time in English football.

Atsu joined Malaga on a six month loan spell from Chelsea as he continues to search for playing time.

Mohammed, 22, dubbed Atsu’s switch to Liga outfit as the best move for his career development as a footballer.

The BK Hacken utility man highlighted the importance of Atsu to the national team and the need to enjoy regular playing time after a torrid time with Chelsea.

Nasiru Mohammed told sports crusader, “Atsu’s move to Spain is a very good move for him as it will help bring him back his best form. He has very good qualities and the right mind set for the game of football.

He will help promote the name of Ghana and create chances for upcoming players too as well. I personally wish him the best of luck and hopes he shines very well in Spain”.

Christian Atsu joined Chelsea in the summer of 2013 from FC Porto has since been shipped to Vittese Anhim, Everton and AFC Bournemouth before his Rosaleda switch in the winter transfer window.

Nasiru Mohammed commends Atsu on his Malaga switch

Espanyol bent on sealing loan move for Christian Atsu

Espanyol has provided an escape route for Chelsea outcast Christian Atsu with an imminent loan switch offered by the Spanish side.

The liga outfit came close to sealing a six month loan spell for the trickery Ghanaian only for his parent club to pull the plug.

Atsu joined Chelsea from FC Porto but has since been made a mercenary for the reigning English Champions with loan spells at three different clubs already.

The 23 year old Black Stars attacking wide man recently returned to the Stand Ford bridge after a nightmare from the treatment table.

The wing Wizard, who has since been shipped to Vitesse Anhem and Everton, headed to premier league newbies, AFC Bournemouth on a year long loan.

Two cup appearances for the 2015 African Cup Of Nation’s MVP was blighted by long spells on the treatment room as Chelsea truncated his stay at the Vitality stadium.

The nomadic Ghanaian has reportedly topped the list of wanted played by Spanish side RCD Espanyol in the Winter transfer window. A renowned portal in spain, footballespania, has credited the Barcelona based side with a second bid for their Ghanaian forward as they look to improve on the 14th place in the log.

Atsu fired his first Chelsea goal in the reserve side at home to Queen Park Rangers in a 5-0 demolition exercise that has Baba Rahman playing 90 minutes as well.

Espanyol bent on sealing loan move for Christian Atsu

Christian Atsu misses out on CAF Best XI

Confederation of African Football(CAF), was sensationally omitted Christian Atsu from the finest 18 man squad at the annual Glo CAF awards night in Abuja.

The 23 year old Ghana international won the best player at the 2015 African Cup of Nations but was overlooked in the selection for the team of the year in the Award Night.

Atsu stormed the continental football festival 12 months ago as he led the Black Stars to the silver medal.

The injury ravaged trickery winger however failed to build on his swashbuckling international form at the club level and has since been battling injuries and form all season.

An expected breakthrough season with Premiership newbies AFC Bournemouth proved catastrophic as the Ghanaian has been restricted to just two cup appearances for Eddie Howe high flying Cherries.

Newly crowned CAF player of the year Peirre Emmerick Aubameyeng leads a scary forward that includes Sadio Mane, Andre Ayew and the rampant Bwana Ally Sammata from TP Mazembe.

Four time African footballer of the year Yaya Toure missed out on the award for the first time in five years but has been planted into the starting XI of the continent’s finest players.

Christian Atsu misses out on CAF Best XI