Former Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan is a free agent after his one-year loan stint with Legon Cities Football Club came to an end yesterday.
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Gyan who turns 36 on November 22 joined the Royals for the 2020/2021 season and although his signing generated a lot of buzz around the club, he failed to leave a lasting impression on the pitch – he scored no goal with no assist in six appearances amid concerns about his fitness and motivation.
The Communications Director of Legon Cities, Mr Kwame Dwomoh Agyemang said Gyan’s departure marks a change of direction for the club under new Cities coach Maxwell Konadu.
“We had a one-year deal with the player and the one year has since elapsed,” Mr Agyemang told the Graphic Sports in an interview.
“The two parties have decided to go their separate ways, so the deal was not renewed. After the contract was reviewed, the club and the new manager wanted to go in a certain direction and as a club, we believe that should support the coach”.
Gyan is not the only high-profile player who departed the club in the off-season clear-out. Former captain and veteran goalkeeper Fatau Dauda, as well as, former Kumasi Asante Kotoko youth star Matthew Anim Cudjoe also joined the exit train.
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