Ghanaian football icon Asamoah Gyan has urged Asante Kotoko to act professionally in their bid to get him to play for the club.

Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer has never hidden his desire to play for Asante Kotoko one day before he hangs his boots.

Now aged 34, the former Sunderland striker is seen as nearing the twilight of his career, and being without a club, the moment is seen as the bets time to join the Porcupine Warriors.

Amid media speculations about ongoing talks between Gyan and Kotoko officials, the player has finally broken his silence on the matter.

In an interview with Adom Tv, Gyan urged Asante Kotoko to go about things professionally and not expect him to play for free because of his self-confessed love for the club.

“I have already said that Kotoko is a club I want to play for before I retire but we have to go through the necessary processes because I am still a professional footballer,” Gyan told Adom TV.

“The Ghana Premier League is not perceived by many to be a professional league but it is actually a professional league.

“Kotoko has to do things professionally. It is my childhood club but things have to be done well first [before I join]. When they are ready, then we will complete the processes.”

“I spoke briefly to Nana Yaw Amponsah, the new CEO of the club about a potential move. He knows what should be done and if they are ready, I’ll be available to play. The deal has to suit the club, me as the player and the fans as well.”

“People are getting the impression that because I love Kotoko I will play for free. No, I will not play for free,” Gyan added.

Gyan has played just a season in Ghana’s top flight; representing Liberty Professionals in 2003 and emerging third top scorer in the league.

He has also represented clubs in Italy, France, Turkey, England, China and the UAE.