Transfer News: Ex-Arsenal star wants Asante Kotoko move

Former Ghana and Berekum Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has reiterated his intention to return to Asante Kotoko to finish his business with the club.

Agyemang-Badu spent one season at Kotoko. He joined the club on loan in 2008 from Berekum Arsenal and won the Ghana Premier League title before leaving for Europe.

The 31-year-old missed a lot of games for Kotoko because he was strongly involved with the national U20 team that won the 2009 FIFA World Cup in Egypt.

“Even if Kotoko management doesn’t approach me, I will come down to Kumasi and contact them myself. If they fail to call me, they will see me with my stuff at their training ground. If the management, coach anyone fail to call me, I know the supporters will call me to come,” he told Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM.

Badu also debunked reports linking him with a move to Hearts of Oak, but stated that should a deal to rejoin Kotoko fail, he could join another local club.

“I’ve not spoken to any Hearts of Oak person, surprises may come which will cause me to play for any other club which might not be Kotoko but the respect I have for the club (Kotoko) is there so I will never jubilate when I score against them”

Badu urged the players and technical team to focus on accumulating points to end their trophy drought this season.

“The most important thing is concentrate on the league, Aduana Stars is closing up which is very dangerous for us so we should concentrate more and make sure our players are recovered because we need everyone one on board to help us win something for the club after so many years of starving the supporters”

The former Udinese midfielder further advised the fans to patronize Kotoko’s games for the management to raise funds to take care of the players if they want the club to keep their stars for long.

“It’s a very crucial moment for the club, the supporters should come to stadium because the CEO needs money to cater for the boys because we can’t do anything if after the season he decides to sell Mbella so we should all go and support, though times are hard these days but we should do our best to raise funds for the club”