Raphael Dwamena has thanked his former club FC Zurich for sticking by him during his most troubled times as he joins Levante.

The Ghana striker has signed a four-year deal to join the Spanish outfit.

Dwamena was only last year close to joining English Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion but the move fell through over his failure of a medical.

The 23-year-old in bidding FC Zurich an emotional farewell recounted how the club stood by him during this difficult period.

“More so, the club stood by me when my career almost hit the rocks; of a purported medical complication last year,” portions of Dwamena’s departing statement read.

“That really spoke volume of the values of the club. That I’ll never forget.”

Dwamena’s departing statement

The move to Levante came as a surprise especially as many clubs were said to be interested in the Ghana striker.

Dwamena is expected to form an exciting striking partnership with compatriot Emmanuel Boateng at his new club.