Sunderland striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Asamoah-Gyan-c6791 defends season long loan move to Al-Ain
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan defended his move to UAE side Al-Ain on a season long loan move from the English Premier League club. The 25-year-old Ghana international insisted his move had not been inspired by money, as suggested by Sunderland manager
Steve Bruce, but was rather because of his family.
Despite being linked to various clubs during the summer transfer window, Gyan stayed at the Stadium of Light. It was only after the end of the transfer window that it was announced that the Ghanaian would be leaving Sunderland for the Middle East side.
He was heavily criticized for the move, which was claimed to be for a higher wage package. However, Gyan revealed that had not been the case and felt his departure had been the best outcome for himself and the English Premier League side.
After Gyan left the Black Cats, Bruce revealed he did not think the striker had a future at the club when he returned from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Al-Ain-c38290 next season. Gyan also has similar feelings, with the player reportedly having said he did not want to return to Sunderland
next season.
While the English manager is not happy with Gyan’s move away, which coincidentally took place a day before http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ghana-c2905 forward revealed there were no problems between him and the manager.
Gyan said in an interview:
“I did not have any problem with Steve Bruce. He is a great coach and he has always supported me.”
According to Gyan, Bruce was a great manager who had always been very supportive. However, the former Rennes man was not happy with the English Premier League side, which is why he decided on the move away instead of continuing on with Sunderland.
He revealed:
“People say I moved because of money.
You need to be happy - although I'm not saying I wasn't happy at Sunderland or I wasn't happy in the Premier League.”
Gyan revealed that his family had played a vital role in his decision to leave Sunderland on a season long move and believed the decision was beneficial for Sunderland. He claimed the Premier League side were happy with his loan move.
Gyan continued:
“I had to decide with my family and everything and they were alright with my decision so I had to just move.
It helped myself and Sunderland as well. Everyone was happy with the loan, and to be honest if Sunderland were not happy as well they could have not loaned me because I have a contract with them.”
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