Talented Ghana youngster Atsu returns to Porto

Posted On Tuesday, 3rd July 2012

Christian Atsu has returned to FC Porto for pre-season

Promising Ghana star Christian Atsu started his pre-season training with his parent Portuguese club FC Porto on Monday.

The 20-year-old has been recalled by the Portuguese giants following impressive outing with Rio Ave where her was on loan last season.

He was among the 24 players who started their pre-season training on Monday.

His rise to stardom with the Black Stars has convinced Porto leaders that he is ready for the toughness of top-flight Portuguese football.

Atsu was a big hit on loan at Portuguese top-flight side Rio Ave where he was named the club’s Player of the Year.

He scored six goals in 26 appearances last term.

Atsu made his Ghana debut as a second half substitute last month in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier and scored in the 7-0 drubbing of Lesotho.

The midfielder won the FIFA Blue Stars Youth Cup Best Player Award in August 2011 and went ahead to be named FC Porto’s Best Young Player Award the same year.

He is scheduled to travel with the Porto first team to Prangins, Switzerland from 9 July to 15 July for their full pre-season session.

Atsu will be subjected to medical tests on Monday afternoon.

Source: MTNFootball.com

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Ansong says:

July 3, 2012 at 12:05 pm

After talking to some senior players in Tamele,I finally come to conclusion that,the kumasi coaches were appointed only for chop chopbut not to help Ghana fly high.wise up guys*

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Ansong says:

July 3, 2012 at 12:07 pm

After talking to some senior players in Tamele,I finally come to conclusion that,the kumasi coaches were appointed only for chop chop but not to help Ghana fly high.wise up guys*

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prince says:

July 3, 2012 at 1:06 pm

what is written is written. this young,humble,hardworking and talented player has a lot to offer our ghana BS. we can build a solid team around this lad. i can see the future is bright for ghana BS with atsu……..all the best, potsin

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Chinchinga Lapaz says:

July 3, 2012 at 5:55 pm

A football genius indeed! He requires more play time with Porto & he will be a hit.

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BlackStar-Tactician says:

July 3, 2012 at 6:33 pm

Dedes,Atsu,Quincy,frimpong(if successful switch),opare,young essien(Badu),oduro or nyarko,a good formidable striker(Eto or Drogba kind) mix with 5 experience players ghana will be deadly to contain!

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SNOW DEMON says:

July 3, 2012 at 6:40 pm

I SIDE WITH U ANSONG. KWASI APPIAH IS JUST A TACTICALLY BANKRUPT SNAIL TO BE SACKED IF WE FAIL TO QUALIFY TO THE AFCON

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SNOW DEMON says:

July 3, 2012 at 6:43 pm

I CANT WAIT TO SEE KWADWO SITTING WITH THE TECHNICAL TEAM ON THE BENCH READY TO JUMP WHEN ATSU SCORES

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