Asamoah Gyan reveals why he moved to India

Thomas Freeman Yeboah 19:04 - 10 October 2019

Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan has indicated that he would have rejected a move to India in the past, but he grabbed the opportunity to join NorthEast United because he said to himself that it doesn’t matter where he plays, before making the decision.

Asamoah Gyan joined English topflight side NorthEast United last month after his deal with Kayserispor in Turkish Super League run out.

He announced his presence in India on Wednesday when he scored on his debut as NorthEast United held the India National Football Team to a 1-1 draw in a friendly.

"Honestly, it's part of my job. It doesn’t matter where I play. This is also my first time in India. In the past, I never thought of coming here. But then football is my life. I told myself, “Hey, I am going to a new country. I have to stay focused and do my job.” I am adapting here and liking the country too," he told outlookindia.com.

"I was in the best league in the world in England, and then I came to UAE. People began to ask questions about my decision.

"On CNN, I said that I would bring exposure to the UAE Pro League, and since I moved there, many more players began to come. Then I moved to China, and now there are many players coming there. I hope I can do the same in India, as in bring exposure.

"I have played in so many leagues. Now India is a new challenge for me. It might not matter, but I could open the way for more world-class players.

"Since landing in Guwahati, I haven’t been out much. Right now, I am busy training, so it will take some time for me to decide my opinion regarding the country.

Now, I am only focused on my game. If I don’t score, I won’t be happy. That is the most important thing for me right now."