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Rafa Benitez has agreed a £6.5million deal with Chelsea to sign Christian Atsu for Newcastle, after a wonderful season on loan with the Magpies, reports claim.

The Ghana international who has never played for Chelsea, made 34 appearances and netted five times to help Newcastle clinch the Championship title and secure their place in the top flight once again.

The 25-year-old winger will sign a four-year contract with Rafa Benitez’s men ahead of the new season.

Atsu had just a year left on his Chelsea contract, and doesn’t seem to have a future at Chelsea.