British High Commissioner praise Atsu for Newcastle move

British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin is backing Christian Atsu to do well at Newcastle United.

The Ghana international has joined the Magpies a season long loan deal from Chelsea to championship side Newcastle United.

Atsu joined Chelsea from Porto three years ago and has had loan spells at Bournemouth, Everton, Vitesse Arnhem and Malaga.

The 24-year-old has not made a competitive first-team appearance for Chelsea.