Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan opens up on why he joined GPL side Legon Cities

Asamoah Gyan, a Ghanaian football legend, has disclosed that his reason for joining Legon Cities was to have an impact on the Ghana Premier League.

The 37-year-old signed a one-year contract with Legon Cities ahead of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season, marking his return to domestic football after leaving Liberty Professionals for Udinese in 2003. Following a brief stint with Indian Super League side NorthEast United, Gyan joined the Royals.

During an interview with Premier League productions, Gyan stated that he accepted the offer to return to the top-flight league to make a difference.

“After my stay in India ended, Legon Cities contacted me and I accepted the offers because I wanted to make an impact in the Ghana Premier League because most of the players in the league look up to me.

Gyan had spent 17 years playing overseas in countries such as Italy, France, England, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, and China before returning to the GPL.