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Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan was offered $ 150,000 to join the Legon Cities of the Ghana Premier League ahead of the 2020/21 season.
The former Sunderland forward is reported to have agreed to terms with the Accra-based team after discussions with board chairman Richard Kings Atipo.
The 33-year-old was offered $ 150,000 to complete the deal and the club is set to announce his signing in the coming days.
Legon Cities is targeting Ghana International to boost the club’s commercial value as well as increase its fan base by hiring Ghana’s all-time top scorer.
Gyan joining Legon Cities will be a huge blow to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko, who are also interested in signing the striker ahead of the team’s campaign in the CAF Champions League next season.
Asamoah Gyan has reiterated his desire to play in the national top flight and indicated that he would not play for free.
With reports stating that Asante Kotoko was unable to meet their demands, the Ghana International has turned down the Porcupine Warriors to join the Royals.
Asamoah Gyan is currently without a club after leaving Indian NorthEast United at the end of his contract.
The experienced forward has worked in Europe and Asia and is expected to strengthen the team before the new season.
Gyan joins former Black Stars goalkeeper Fatau Dauda, who was also signed by the club last season.
Legon Cities will kick off their 2020/21 Ghana Premier League campaign against Berekum Chelsea next month.
Asamoah Gyan is Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals and has played in three FIFA World Cups, 2006, 2010 and 2015.
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