Christian Atsu says he is really starting to feel like part of the team after an enjoyable week away in Philadelphia with the team.

The Cherries concluded their week-long training camp with a 4-1 win over MLS side Philadelphia Union last night, with Atsu making his debut in a second half performance.

And after an intense week of training and team bonding, the exciting attacker says he is feeling optimistic about the season ahead.

“I think it is so fun to be with these great guys,” he told Cherries Player.

“I’m getting used to them and I think that now we are a team.

“When you look at the activities that we did, it was so fun and we did a lot.

“We laughed together and you can see a great unity and team spirit between us.

“I really enjoyed it. You can see I am very happy in the team and I am hoping and praying that we will have a great season.”

And this, the Chelsea loanee added, is helped by having his friend Tokelo Rantie alongside him.

“He’s a really good friend of mine because I met him at the African Cup of Nations.

“When I came here I saw him and Africans we are together, so I think I am good with him!”

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