Official: Christian Atsu Signs For Malaga On Loan

Chelsea FC winger Christian Atsu has completed a season long loan move to Spanish side Malaga CF.

Christian Atsu who was believed to heading Levante, a deal he confirmed has rather joined Malaga until the of the season.

The Ghanaian international was linked with several from clubs including Hamburg, Werder Bremen, Rayo Vallecano, PSV and Levante.

The 2015 AFCON player of the tournamemt seemed to have a sealed a deal with Levante but Malaga pulled the trigger to sweep the Ghanaian away at the death.

Atsu revealed he chose Levante because he’s certain of enough playing time, but it seems Malaga has offered the youngster more first-team football.

Christian Atsu was signed from FC Porto in the summer of 2013, and he enjoyed a successful loan spell at Vitesse Arheim in the Eredivice.

A successive loan spells at Everton and Bournemouth were disastrous as he failed to make an impact in the both clubs.

The move to Malaga makes it fourth in a row since joining London club.

Official: Christian Atsu Signs For Malaga On Loan

I"m Going To Levante For Playing Time - Atsu

Chelsea FC winger Christian Atsu has explained that his decision for choosing Spanish La liga side, Levante is because he wants enough playing time.

The Ghanaian attacking winger since his move to London, had a brilliant season in Netherland with Chelsea sister side Vitesse Arheim.

But a return to England has curtailed his blistering career. He had a spell at Everton last season to forget, and a move to newly promoted premier league side Bournemouth was worse due to recurring injuries.

Chelsea recalled the 2015 Africa Cup of nations player of the tournament and has loaned him out to Levante.

Christian Atsu, confirming his next move said: “I wished the team [Chelsea] good luck and I told the players i will be going to Levante,” the former FC Porto midfielder said.

Christian Atsu is hopeful that the style of the La liga suits him, but he ia not interested in the kind of game played in Spain.

“I am going to Spain and I think is a new challenge for me and I’m going to work harder. I believe Spanish football will suit my style of play, but as a player you should be able to play in any league.

“Right now, is not about the league that suits you or not where it doesn’t suit you, now is where I will get enough playing time.” He said.

The 24-year-old also revealed that he had a heart-to-heart chat with interim Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink and is convinced a good performance in Spain will earn him first team football with the London club.

“I spoke with the coach and we had a very good chat and I think if i work hard there at least he will give me a chance.”

Christian Atsu moved to Chelsea from FC Porto in the 2013, and a move to Levante will be his fourth move away from the club.

I"m Going To Levante For Playing Time - Atsu