”I left because I wanted to change the weather” – Fabio Gama explains why he left Asante Kotoko

Former Asante Kotoko SC midfielder, Fabio Gama dos Santos, has provided clarity on his decision to leave the club.

There were reports suggesting that the Brazilian departed the Porcupine Warriors due to financial disagreements over a contract extension. However, the 30-year-old has explained that his departure was driven by a desire for a new challenge after spending several years in Kumasi. He emphasized that the salary he received at Asante Kotoko was satisfactory for him and his family.

Gama debunked the notion of financial issues as the reason for his departure, stating, “No, that’s not true. The salary at Asante Kotoko was not bad, I can tell you it was not so fantastic but also not so bad. For me, it was good, the salary was good for me and my family,” as clarified in an interview with Ghanasportspage.com.

He further elaborated on his decision, stating that he wanted to experience a change in weather. After playing in Ghana for two seasons, Gama discussed with his family and they collectively decided to seek a new club and a different league in another country. His departure from Asante Kotoko was motivated by the desire to explore a fresh footballing environment.

”I left Kotoko because I wanted to change the weather. Because I had played in Ghana for two seasons, so I talked to my family and we decided to change club. We wanted to change to another league in another country, we wanted to try another league in another that was why I left Asante Kotoko”, Gama stated.

In July 2022, Fabio Gama officially joined Bahraini side Muharraq Club on a reported two-year deal, embarking on a new chapter in his football career.