Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has told Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu to find a new club.
Atsu failed to make the matchday squad when Newcastle United played West Ham United on Saturday. A game the Magpies won 2-0.
Ideally, not making the squad for a season opener raises questions in the minds of every first team player and Bruce believes it’s over for the Ghana winger at St.James Park.
“I like Christian – the same goes for [Yoshinori] Muto – trains every day, works tirelessly, [and is] a good professional,” Bruce told the BBC Newcastle.
“But in a situation where, are they going to play enough? There has to come a time when they go and play football,” he added.
Newcastle United host Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, but Steve Bruce is unlikely to field the Black Stars winger.
“The same goes for [Henri] Saivet. Henri has been around the place since I’ve been here. We try to treat him with respect and he trains every day and is a good pro,” he continued.
“Saivet, Atsu, Muto, [Achraf] Lazaar, [Rolando] Aarons – they need to find a home and try to progress their careers again.”
The Magpies have added Bournemouth duo Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser to their fold.
New attackers here means Atsu’s career under Steve Bruce is certainly done.
