Christian Atsu brands Newcastle teammate Allan Saint-Maximin ‘a joke’

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Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has branded Allan Saint-Maximin ‘a joke in training’.

The Ghana international was spilling the beans on his teammates in a feature for the club’s YouTube channel when he made the comment.

Saint-Maximin has become something of a cult hero already at St. James’ Park for his flamboyant style on the pitch.

The French winger, who joined for a reported £16.5 million, was wowed with his dribbling and speed, and he helped himself to his first assist against Bournemouth before the international break.

Fans are excited to see how he’ll develop as the season goes on, but he’s certainly made a bright start in games.

And Atsu has suggested he is just as lively in training.

When asked who the nutmeg king was, he said: “Allan [Saint-Maximin]. This guy is a joke in training. He is very technical, he enjoys the game and he is a fantastic player.”

Atsu also revealed Saint-Maximin as the player who picks up the most fines for being late.

TBR’s view – Newcastle’s danger man

It sounds like Saint-Maximin just loves to be a flamboyant maverick at all times.

The star has gotten off to a great start at the club and is already adored by the fans.

It’s on him now to start delivering in terms of goals and assists.

He is most definitely Newcastle’s danger man right now, and he will be a total force once he brings his end product up to scratch.