Jerry Afriyie: 18 Year Old Ghana Forward Discloses Reason for Joining Saudi Club A Qadsiah
- Talented Ghanaian footballer Jerry Afriyie has shared the reason for his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah
- The Ghana U20 star signed a long-term deal to join the mega-rich club from lower-tier side Thoughts FC
- The highly-rated attacker is reportedly set to join CD Lugo on an initial loan deal before returning to Saudi Arabia
Budding Ghanaian forward Jerry Afriyie has explained his decision to move to Saudi Arabia at a very young age.
The Saudi Pro League is notoriously known for signing players at the twilight of their careers, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema all joining clubs in the Asian nation.
Afriyie joined Al-Qadsiah on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Ghanaian Division Two club Thoughts FC.
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At 18, the move came as a surprise to many Ghanaians, who believe is too young to start his professional career in the Middle East.
However, according to the Ghana U20 star, he considered his development before making the move.
''I see this project as similar to what brought me out. I'm focused on my development and the timing. I think football is doing well everywhere, especially here, and I must definitely start from somewhere," he told Ghana Soccernet.
The Black Satellites striker has reportedly been sent on loan to Spanish third-tier side CD Lugo to continue his development.
Afriyie rose to prominence after helping Ghana win gold at the African Games held in Accra last year. He was also instrumental in helping Ghana secure qualification for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations.
The teen sensation has one senior cap for Ghana, playing in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger last November. He scored on his debut for Ghana.
U20 coach hopes for bright future for Afriyie
Having played a key role in helping Ghana qualify for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, coach Desmond Offei extolled the qualities of the young forward.
“With Jerry, we're really happy because he's a very hungry lad, down to earth, and you know, he's a goal scorer, so I'm really happy for him,” Ofei said after the WAFU U20 Cup of Nations.
“His future looks very, very bright, and it's up to him to take the next step, hopefully to Europe, to join a good team where he can play, and hopefully get an opportunity with the Black Stars."
Although he has signed for the Saudi club, Afriyie will join Spanish third-tier side CD Lugo on loan before later returning to Al-Qadsiah.
The highly-rated youngster is expected to excel in his career abroad.
Afriyie seals move to Al-Qadsiah
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that talented Ghanaian youngster Jerry Afriyie has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah in the January transfer window.
The Ghana U20 star signed a three-and-a-half-year deal to join the Saudi top-flight side from Division 2 side Thoughts FC
Afriyie is expected to join the Knights in the coming days as he begins his career abroad. Read more:
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Source: YEN.com.gh
