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Ghanaian internationals made sensational moves across Europe in what
will go down as one of the most historic summers of all time.
The English Premier League smashed their previous spending
to a jaw dropping 1.165 billion pounds. The Serie A followed with 590 million
pounds, the Bundesliga blew 460 million pounds and the Spanish La Liga
surprising came fourth with 400 million Pounds while Ligue 1 did 165 million
pounds worth of business.
But how sensational were the moves? Here is a breakdown of
what brought excitement, disbelief and disappointment.
The
Good:
Andre
Ayew to West Ham United:
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The pick of the pack will be Andre Ayew who sealed a
mouth-watering deal from Swansea City to West Ham United for a club record
deal. The Hammers had to pay 20.5 Million pounds for the former Marseille man.
He scored 12 goals in his maiden season in England with
Swansea and should add more when he recovers from a thigh injury that has
scarred his move.
Rabiu
Mohammed to Anzhi:
RABIU
Rabiu Mohammed is also another who has made a move in what
looks like an upward direction.
After managing to dodge playing in the Russian division 1
because Krasnodar got relegated at the end of last season, he secured a three
year deal with Anzhi Makhachkala.
With a deal reported to be worth 2 million euros, it’s a
super deal given he would have been lost in the wilderness.
Kevin
Prince Boateng to Las Palmas:
KP BOATENG
This is one of the best moves of the summer and I see Boateng
wanting to prove everybody wrong again.
He has already scored in every game he has played in and even
though he had to give a lot of money up to make the move, it looks a good one
from the start.
He is assured of game time and this is a huge opportunity to
get it right again after some really disappointing spells in Germany and Italy.
Christian
Atsu to Newcastle:
ATSU
At the age of 24, Atsu is going on his 5th loan spell since joining Chelsea in 2013.
That is way too much for a player of his talent but at Newcastle there is the
opportunity to finally get it right.
I like Rafael Benitez and I think if Atsu stays fit, some
good guidance from the former Liverpool boss could make him the difference
between championship and top-tier football.
Baba
Rahman to Schalke:
BABA
There was skepticism about his move from Augsburg to Chelsea
from the start but the up side of joining one of the best clubs in Europe is
that when it does not work, you have the opportunity to move to an equally good
club.
At Schalke, Rahman will get game time and get the most
important thing that is dear to footballers: the trust of the coach.
His mates give him huge respect because of the club he is
coming from. It looks a very sensible deal at the moment.
Mubarak
Wakaso to Panathinaikos:
WAKASO
The powerful Ghanaian midfielder was one of the big signings
for the Greek giants and financially it is very lucrative.
Reports in Greece say Wakaso pocketed 2 million Euros from
the deal and he will play regular football.
THE
BAD:
Albert
Adomah to Aston Villa:
ALBERT ADOMAH
It is perhaps the most intriguing transfer of the summer from
a Ghanaian point.
Adomah played a key role to help Middlesbrough secure
qualification to the English Premier League.
He has played in two of Boro’s three games this season in the
EPL. Yet, he decided to move back to the Championship.
Can someone tell him to explain or it is just a love for the
Championship?
Asamoah
Gyan to Al Ahli Dubai:
GYAN
Asamoah Gyan was so certain he would secure a deal in England
that he told Sky Sports upon arrival in the UK that once he was in England
there was something for him in there.
Reports of a failed deal and a later denial from him meant
one thing: He had to go back to the UAE.
So sad given his return to English football was highly
anticipated.
Seidu Salifu
to Demirspor:
SALIFU
Seidu Salifu is one of the players who have been very
consistent in the Tunisian League and played over 70 games for Club Africain.
But moving to the Turkish Division one is a step down.
He now plays for Demirspor.
The
Ugly:
Emmanuel
Frimpong to Arsenal Tula:
EMMANUEL
Emmanuel Frimpong plays for Arsenal but not the one he
graduated from as the best youth team product but the one in faraway Russia.
After failing at FC Ufa, the Ghanaian in a desperate from
signed for Arsenal Tula.
Such a sharp decline to a player who was considered as the
future of Arsene Wenger’s side
Laryea
Kingson to Genclik Gucu :
LARYEA
I admire Learyea Kingson’s resolve to still want to play
football but at 35, this is clearly a move to secure his last pay cheque.
But it could have been anywhere than the Cypriot
second tier. It leaves you scratching your head every time.
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