Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan has acknowledged that moving to the Chinese Super League was a challenging decision. After a stellar period with Al Ain in the UAE, Gyan joined Shanghai SIPG in July 2015 on a two-year deal, earning a weekly salary of £227,000.
In an interview with Wontumi Radio, the 39-year-old revealed the difficulty of the move but shared that consulting with his family led to a collective decision that it was the right career step. "It was a difficult decision for me, but I spoke to everyone around me, and we decided it was the best move for me," he said.
"Luckily, it turned out well for me, and we have managed to establish companies that are employing Ghanaians," he added. Gyan, who also played for Liberty Professionals, Stade Rennes, Udinese, and Sunderland, went on to play for Kayserispor, North East United, and Legon Cities before retiring in June 2023.
He remains Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals and holds the record as Africa's highest goalscorer in World Cup history.
