Christian Atsu talks on Chelsea transfer and names ultimate XI

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January 13, 2016 12:57 PM

"I moved there because it was my dream to play in the English Premier League so when I had an opportunity no matter what anyone said I had to do everything to achieve my dream.”

Christian Atsu joined English Premier League side Chelsea in 2011. The Black Stars forward is yet to secure a spot in the Chelsea team having been sent on loan all round since his arrival at the club.

Atsu has recently been called back from a loan spell at AFC Bournemouth and his Chelsea team is considering the next deal for the former FC Porto player.

The 23-year-old has revealed how it was his dream to play in the English Premier and that no one could stop him when Chelsea came calling. The player however admitted it was a difficult for him to move to a new side.

In an interview with xtheline.co.uk, the Ghanaian player also talked about the best player he has played against and his ultimate football team.

Decision to join Premier League Champions Chelsea

“I think it was a really difficult decision for me to move to Chelsea because it was a new side, It was very difficult but I moved there because it was my dream to play in the English Premier League so when I had an opportunity no matter what anyone said I had to do everything to achieve my dream.”

Best player Christian Atsu has played against

“In the World Cup with Ghana I played against Cristiano Ronaldo, he was unbelievable.”

Ultimate XI of players you Atsu has played with

“Number one, the goalkeeper would be Tim Howard from Everton. On the right side Harrison Afful from the Ghana national team and then left back would be Baba Rahman from Ghana who is playing for Chelsea now.

“The two central defenders I give to Jonathan Mensah and Bruno Alves and then in midfield Wakaso from Ghana national team and Joao Moutinho who is now playing for Monaco.

“Number 10, I would give to James Rodriguez and on the right wing it’s Hulk who is playing for Zenit now. I’d put me on the left and the striker is Asamoah Gyan.”

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