Ghana winger Christian Atsu finally leaves English side Newcastle United

Ghanaian international Christian Atsu has finally quit English Premier League outfit Newcastle United after five years .

The 29-year-old winger confirmed his decision to leave the Magpies on Tuesday in an open letter to fans of the club.

Atsu’s contract expired on Monday and both parties have decided against extending the deal.

Atsu joined Newcastle on loan from Chelsea in 2016 but made the move permanent a year later following an impressive performance in his first season.

But Atsu became surplus to requirements at the club and was left out of the  English Premier League sqiad of the club last season which might have forced both parties not to extend the contract.

He thanked the officials of the club as well as the supporters who made his five-year stay a success.

“When I arrived in Newcastle almost 5 years ago, I was made to feel welcome from the start..by everyone at the club and especially by the fans. I grew to love the city and my young family feel very at home here,” Atsu wrote on Tuesday.

“Sadly, the time has now come for me to leave the club, so I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who is part of the Newcastle United family.

“Thank you to the Toon Army fans, a lot of whom I’ve met around the city. I will never forget my time in the North East and for sure I will follow the results every week. Thank you my Geordie staff, players & fans, it’s been a pleasure!”

In his five years with the Magpies, the Ghana international played 107 matches and scored eight goals.