Deputy CAF General Secretary Anthony Baffoe has welcomed Ghanaian football icon Asamoah Gyan back to the local league following his deadline day big money move to Legon Cities.
Gyan, Ghana’s all-time top scorer joined the Royals in a deal reportedly worth over $1million. The 34 year old is expected to use his profile to enhance the club’s fortunes both on and off-the pitch.
The move also marks a return for Asamoah Gyan to the local scene since 2003, when he played just a season for Liberty before a stint abroad.
Following the announcement social media has been increasingly buzzing with reactions.
Gyan himself took to Twitter to announce the move which has been applauded by many.
Here we go. I’m back home to continue my career with @legoncitiesfc. I’m happy to join this club because they have a future plan for Ghana football. Don’t blink when the season starts. Follow my new club for every details of the club. Thanks for your support 💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/HlppSmxRVs
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) November 1, 2020
Baffoe in reacting has congratulated Gyan for returning to boost the Ghana Premier League’s image and value.
The former Ghana international posted
@ASAMOAH_GYAN3 congratulations I pray this will be a stepping stone for something big in the GPL!..well done @LegonCitiesFC and good luck Capitano Asamoah Gyan 👍🏿👏🏿👌🏿✊🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 “It always seems impossible until it’s done “🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/gZbI1vHx23
— Anthony Baffoe 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@AnthonyBaffoe) November 1, 2020
