Christian Atsu has no regrets joining Chelsea.

Atsu has defended his 2013 switch from Porto to London, insisting "it was the right decision that I made".

The 29-year-old, currently out of contract after four years at Newcastle United, did not make a competitive appearance for the Blues during his time at the club amid stiff competition for places but has no doubts it was the correct move for his career.

"If someone tells me this road is wrong, they must know what would have happened if I'd stayed at Porto," he told the Athletic. "Would I be at a big European club now? Maybe, but nobody can tell me that for certain. If Chelsea want to sign you, how can you say no?

"I believed I could make it at Chelsea so I went there. It didn't happen but that does not make it a bad move."

The Ghana international is now looking for his next move, which is likely to be outside of England.