Christian Atsu is urging manager Rafa Benitez to pen a new Newcastle deal.

The midfielder says it's crucial the manager stays.

"It's very important Rafa stays," Atsu told the Guardian.

“Newcastle's a big club and Rafa's a great manager, one of the best in the world, one of the few to have won the Champions League. He's great for this club, with him here, big players will come to Newcastle and we can win trophies.