Tag: Kwadwo Asamoah

  • Kwadwo Asamoah’s ‘respect for club and relationship’ made Juventus academy in Ghana a reality

    Kwadwo Asamoah’s ‘respect for club and relationship’ made Juventus academy in Ghana a reality

    Former Ghanaian international Kwadwo Asamoah has unveiled how he successfully enlisted the support of Italian Serie A club Juventus for the establishment of the SMAC Academy.

    Initially, Asamoah planned to collaborate with several clubs he had played for, but everything changed following a single phone call from Juventus club officials.

    He elaborated that he had shared the project concept with Juventus coach Maximiliano Allegri and the Juventus Team Manager during a phone call, and they readily agreed to come on board.

    Asamoah credits his deep-rooted relationship with and respect for the club as instrumental in securing Juventus’ endorsement for the initiative.

    Speaking at the opening of the Juventus Academy Ghana, Kwadwo Asamoah shared, “One day, Juventus coach Allegri and the team manager called me due to the relationship and respect I had for my club, coaches, and teammates. During our conversation, I told them about the project I was working on.”

    He continued, “They asked me why I hadn’t informed them earlier, and I explained that my colleague was already in touch with them. Since that day, I have handed everything over to my colleague, and it took us less than three weeks to bring Juventus on board. This demonstrates how a player’s relationship and respect within the club can have a positive impact.”


    The Juventus Academy Ghana was officially launched on October 27, 2023, and is located at the SMAC Sports Centre in Accra.

    This partnership was made possible through the joint efforts of former Juventus player Kwadwo Asamoah and Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, the Italian Consulate to Ghana.

  • Memphis Depay visits roots, trains at Kwadwo Asamoah’s new mini-stadium

    Memphis Depay visits roots, trains at Kwadwo Asamoah’s new mini-stadium

    Dutch player with Ghanaian descent, Memphis Depay, was seen training in Accra on Kwadwo Asamoah’s new mini-stadium.

    Memphis Depay takes a break from his charitable effort in Ghana to visit the SMAC pitch.

    The striker was also practising at the La McDan Astro-turf.

    Depay may be seen working out at the facility with other people in a video that circulated on social media.

    The Kwadwo Asamoah’s mini-stadium which is a project by the former Inter and Juventus player is almost nearing completion.

    The mini-stadium will be the venue for the academy known as SMAC.

    Kwadwo Asamoah teamed up with renowned football agent Oliver Arthur to construct a mini-stadium and nurture talents in Ghana.

    Memphis Depay arrived in Ghana for holidays along with fellow Dutch teammate, Georginio Wijnaldum.

    The two were spotted watching boxing in Ghana’s capital, Accra.

    Memphis Depay, who has Ghanaian roots, has made it a priority to visit his ancestral homeland during his vacations.

    The Atletico Madrid player is also set to make donations to the School for the Deaf and Blind in Cape Coast.

  • Kwadwo Asamoah’s antics earned him accolades Asamoah Gyan

    Kwadwo Asamoah’s antics earned him accolades Asamoah Gyan

    Asamoah represented four Serie A clubs during his career, but his most successful and memorable days were with Juventus and Inter Milan.

    He achieved significant success, particularly with Juventus, where he won numerous titles.

    A video shared on social media showcased Asamoah, playing for Juventus at the time, exhibiting exceptional skills as he scored one of the finest goals of his career against Fiorentina.

    “Kwadwo Asamoah has always been a baller. Look at the technique,” wrote sports journalist, Owuraku Ampofo, after sharing the video on Twitter.

    Gyan responded, also via social media:

    “What a player he was.”

    Gyan spent three years in the Serie A, where he played for Udinese and Modena, while Asamoah played for Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.

    The latter announced his retirement from the game last year.

    Meanwhile, Gyan is yet to officially hang up his boots despite last playing a competitive game in 2021.

    GFA chief lauds Asamoah Gyan

    Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ghana Football Association second-in-command, Alex Asante describing Gyan as the most committed player to ever feature for the national team.

    The legendary Ghanaian played for his country’s national team for almost two decades, starting out as a teenager and working his way up to becoming captain of the Black Stars.

    Although Gyan could not win major silverware for his country, he played a pivotal role in Ghana’s World Cup games and remains the continent’s leading scorer at the tournament.

    Gyan explains his GPL return

    Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Gyan has explained his decision to play in the domestic top flight league was backed by his quest to make an impact in his home country.

    Injuries plagued the former Black Stars captain’s brief spell at Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities and he has since not played competitively after leaving the club in 2021.

  • Former standout player Kwadwo Asamoah readies to establish football academy in Accra

    Former standout player Kwadwo Asamoah readies to establish football academy in Accra

    After hanging up his boots, former Ghanaian footballer Kwadwo Asamoah has teamed up with prominent agent Oliver Arthur to set up an academy and construct a small stadium in Accra.

    After a respectable playing career in which he made 279 appearances in the Serie A and made 250 starts, Asamoah decided to retire from professional football.

    He won 13 trophies overall.

    Over the course of the period, he contributed 24 assists in addition to his 12 goals.

    The 34-year-old holds the record as an African player with the most appearances in the Italian Serie A while playing for Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.

    The versatile footballer also made 32 UEFA Champions League and 16 Europa League appearances together with 17 Coppa Italia matches.

    Asamoah joined Juventus in June 2012 for 18 million Euros, a fee that was widely regarded as a big one during that time, making him one of the most expensive African players.

    Asamoah played 71 times for the Ghana national team, where he scored four goals since making his Black Stars debut on February 11, 2009.

    Arthur posted on his Twitter page after sharing photos of the academy project:

    “The dream is big, and we are committed to making it a reality. Most importantly, the impact would be massive.

    “It’s always a joy to make a difference in the life of the youth. Thank God for the partnership with Kwadwo Asamoah.”

    Having started his career at lower-tier club Asokwa Deportivo before moving to Liberty Professionals and then to Italy where he spent majority of his career, Asamoah knows how it is to realise your dream through projects like an academy.

    The respected player aims at using his connections to impact the life of the youth who dreams of playing football at the highest level.

  • Stephen Appiah, Kwadwo Asamoah, ex-Black Stars players donate to Christian Atsu’s family

    Stephen Appiah, Kwadwo Asamoah, ex-Black Stars players donate to Christian Atsu’s family

    The most recent persons to pay a visit to the family of the late Christian Atsu are former Black Stars players Kwadwo Asamoah, Stephen Appiah, Derek Boateng, and Jerry Akaminko.

    On February 22, 2023, during their visit, Kwadwo Asamoah, Stephen Appiah, Derek Boateng, and Jerry Akaminko gave gifts to the family of the deceased Ghanaian international.

    The players also took turns signing the book of condolences opened at the family home in Accra for Christian Atsu.

    Fiifi Tackie, a representative for the Ayew family, was with the ex-players.

    The likes of Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Baffour Gyan, and Haminu Dramani visited the family of the late Ghanaian winger on Tuesday.

    The ex-players also made donations and commiserated with the family during their visit.

    Christian Atsu’s body arrived in Ghana in the late hours of Sunday after it was recovered from the rubble following an earthquake in Turkey on February 6.

    The 31-year-old got trapped in his destroyed apartment for over a week before he was found dead.

    The family is yet to announce plans for the burial and funeral of the winger, who was crowned best player at the 2015 AFCON.

  • Tottenham coach Antonio Conte gives one hundred percent and leads by example – Ex-Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah

    Ex-Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has heaped praise on Tottenham coach Antonio Conte claiming he gives 100% on the field of play and always lead by example.

    The pair worked together at Juve between 2012 and 2014 where Asamoah was a key cog of the team.

    He played an instrumental role in helping the club to six consecutive Serie A titles between 2013 and 2018, among other titles.

    “The first memory is the final of the 2013-14 season. We had won the championship a few days early, but Conte didn’t want to relax. 100 because he wanted at all costs to cross the line of 102 points. In the end we succeeded and we were all very satisfied,” the 33-year-old said as quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

    “That’s how Conte is, he is a great coach and an exceptional motivator: both in training and in matches he never makes you relax.

    Asamoah added, “He always wants to go one hundred percent and he is the first to lead by example. And then he takes great care of the details: with him you can miss a step, but not a position.”

    Source: Footballghana

  • Tottenham coach Antonio Conte gives one hundred percent and leads by example – Ex-Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah

    Ex-Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has heaped praise on Tottenham coach Antonio Conte claiming he gives 100% on the field of play and always lead by example.

    The pair worked together at Juve between 2012 and 2014 where Asamoah was a key cog of the team.

    He played an instrumental role in helping the club to six consecutive Serie A titles between 2013 and 2018, among other titles.

    “The first memory is the final of the 2013-14 season. We had won the championship a few days early, but Conte didn’t want to relax. 100 because he wanted at all costs to cross the line of 102 points. In the end we succeeded and we were all very satisfied,” the 33-year-old said as quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

    “That’s how Conte is, he is a great coach and an exceptional motivator: both in training and in matches he never makes you relax.

    Asamoah added, “He always wants to go one hundred percent and he is the first to lead by example. And then he takes great care of the details: with him you can miss a step, but not a position.”

    SOURCE:Footballghana

  • It’s a shame – Ex-Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah on Juventus poor form this season

    Former Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has expressed his disappointment following Juventus poor start to the 2022/23 season.

    Juve were eliminated at the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2013-14, after picking up just three points from five games, their worst ever tally at this stage of the tournament.

    In the league, the former Serie A champions are 7th on the league table with 22 points, 10 points above leaders Napoli after 12 matches played so far.

    “I haven’t seen all the Juventus matches, but in the ones I followed the feeling is that the hunger, the determination and the Juve spirit that I learned from Conte are not always maximum,” Asamoah told The Gazzetta dello Sport.

    “There is a lack of continuity, which is one of the qualities fundamental for wearing the black and white jersey when you play for Juventus, there are no “normal” games: they are all decisive and especially those to be won at any cost against low-middle-ranking teams.”

    He added, “In my time Conte and the various Buffons, Chiellini, Barzagli, Marchisio and Bonucci were decisive in transmitting certain values ​​to me, to young people and to the new ones.”

    “Now Bonucci has remained. Leonardo does his, but now he is a bit alone … I’m sorry, and it’s a shame, not to see the Juventus of the past that we were all used to anymore.”

    Source: Footballghana

  • Paul Pogba will make Juventus a better side, says ex-teammate Kwadwo Asamoah

    Former Ghana defender Kwadwo Asamoah says Paul Pogba will strengthen the Juventus team when he is fully fit.

    The France superstar has been out of action since joining the Old Ladies in the summer from Manchester United due to injury.

    Paul Pogba is expected to return to action in the coming weeks ahead of the World Cup.

    Kwadwo Asamoah who played with Pogba at Juventus before he joined Manchester United in 2016 said, the French footballer will give a big helping hand to the team when he recovers.

    “We arrived at Juventus the same year and we have always had a great feeling, on and off the pitch. Paul and I occasionally join us. we write on social media”.

    “I’m happy that he is back in Juventus. We are talking about a champion who, when he is well, makes the difference. I am convinced that once again he will give a big hand to the team. ”

    Kwadwo Asamoah who announced his retirement last month won six Italian Serie A titles, four Coppa Italian and three Super Coppa Italia with Juventus.

    Source: Footballghana

  • I will not be surprised to see Antonio Conte return to Juventus – Kwadwo Asamoah

    Former Ghanaian international Kwadwo Asamoah has stated that he will not be shocked to see Antonio Conte, his former manager, return to Juventus.

    Conte has been mentioned in connection with a potential return to the Allianz Arena because to Juventus’ dismal performance under Max Allegri this season.

    The Italian juggernauts are now ranked sixth in Serie A with 22 points after being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.

    Allegri has come under intense pressure due to the team’s performances with calls for him to be sacked.

    Asamoah who played for the Old Ladies for six seasons winning multiple titles with the club had this to say on Conte returning to the club.

    “Yes, his hunger is lacking. A return to Turin would not surprise me”, the 33-year-old told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

    “Conte is a world-class coach and at Juventus he has already done a great job in past. A job that then continued with excellent results Allegri, another great coach’”.

    The former Inter Milan left-back stated that the current Juventus team lack the determination and hunger which was in existence under the former manager.

    “I have not seen all the Juventus matches, but in the ones I followed the feeling is that the hunger, the determination and the Juve spirit that I learned from Conte are not always maximum. There is a lack of continuity, which is one of the fundamental qualities for wearing the black and white shirt.

    “Conte is like that, he is a great coach and an exceptional motivator: both in training and in a match he never lets you relax. He always wants to go one hundred percent and he is the first to lead by example. And then he takes great care of the details: with him you can miss a step, but not a position. Pogba is a champion, he will give a great hand to the team “, he added.

    Kwadwo Asamoah won six Scudettos , four Coppa Italias and three Super Cups with Juventus before leaving the club to join Inter Milan in 2020.

    Asamoah announced his retirement from the sport last month.

  • I will not be surprised to see Tottenham boss Antonio Conte return to Juventus – Kwadwo Asamoah

    Former Ghana international, Kwadwo Asamoah has said he will not be surpirsed to see his former boss, Antonio Conte return to Juventus.

    Conte has been linked with a possible return to the Allianz Arena following Juventus poor performance in the ongoing season under Max Allegri.

    The Italian giants have been kicked out of the UEFA Champions League and are currently placed sixth on the Serie A table with 22 points.

    Allegri has come under intense pressure due to the team’s performances with calls for him to be sacked.

    Asamoah who played for the Old Ladies for six seasons winning multiple titles with the club had this to say on Conte returning to the club.

    “Yes, his hunger is lacking. A return to Turin would not surprise me”, the 33-year-old told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

    “Conte is a world-class coach and at Juventus he has already done a great job in past.  A job that then continued with excellent results Allegri, another great coach’”.

    The former Inter Milan left-back stated that the current Juventus team lack the determination and hunger which was in existence under the former manager.

    “I have not seen all the Juventus matches, but in the ones I followed the feeling is that the hunger, the determination and the Juve spirit that I learned from Conte are not always maximum.  There is a lack of continuity, which is one of the fundamental qualities for wearing the black and white shirt.

    “Conte is like that, he is a great coach and an exceptional motivator: both in training and in a match he never lets you relax. He always wants to go one hundred percent and he is the first to lead by example. And then he takes great care of the details: with him you can miss a step, but not a position. Pogba is a champion, he will give a great hand to the team “, he added.

    Kwadwo Asamoah won six Scudettos , four Coppa Italias and three Super Cups with Juventus before leaving the club to join Inter Milan in 2020.

    Asamoah announced his retirement from the sport last month.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Kwadwo Asamoah breaks silence after retirement

    Former Black Stars midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has broken his silence after announcing his retirement from football.

    The former Juventus star announced his retirement from active football this week at the age of 33 to pursue new career as a football agent.

    “I feel blessed and grateful for all the beautiful messages. I can’t thank everyone enough,” Asamoah said.

    Asamoah made his Black Stars debut in 2009, playing 71 times for Ghana and scoring four goals.

    He represented Ghana in four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013 and at the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.

    Kwadwo Asamoah had a successful playing career, winning 13 trophies and making 279 Serie A appearances with 250 starts, scoring 12 goals and 24 assists.

    He holds the record for the most Serie A appearances by an African player, having played for Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.

    Source: Football Ghana

  • How Black Stars players, GFA reacted to Kwadwo Asamoah’s retirement

    Former Black Stars teammates and midfielder Thomas Partey have congratulated Kwadwo Asamoah on his retirement from club and international football. Asamoah formerly played for Juventus and Inter Milan.

    On Tuesday, October 5, 2022, Kwadwo Asamoah, also known as Asokwa Maradona, announced the end of his professional football career in a social media post.

    Following a discussion with his agent, Pastorello, and after deciding to retire, Kwadwo Asamoah posted on social media, “fantastic time
    Federico Pastorello, working with you is always a pleasure.”

    Though the announcement came as a shock to Ghanaians, they hailed the 33-year-old for serving his nation to the best of his abilities.

    His former teammates, Thomas Partey, Stephen Appiah, and Ghana’s record goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan have all taken to social media to celebrate Kwadwo Asamoah while wishing him well in his future endeavors.

    “Sharing the pitch with you was a joy; enjoy your retirement,” Stephen Appiah wrote on his Twitter page after Kwadwo Asamoah’s retirement announcement.

    The Black Stars’ and Ghana Football Association’s official handle also reacted to Kwadwo’s retirement while thanking him for his service to the nation.

  • Asamoah Gyan wishes ‘great player’ Kwadwo Asamoah a happy retirement

    Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan has heaped praise on former Black Stars teammate Kwadwo Asamoah.

    In a post on his Twitter page after learning that the Juventus striker has decided to retire, Gyan has described his compatriot as a great player by all standards.

    He adds that Kwadwo Asamoah should enjoy his time in retirement.

    “Great player by all standards. It was great to play with you bro. Enjoy your retirement bro Kwadwo Asamoah,” a post on the Twitter page of Asamoah Gyan reads.

     

    As reported on Tuesday, former Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah has decided to hang his boots.

    He enjoyed an illustrious career in Italy that spanned more than a decade. He won multiple Serie A titles with Juventus and later moved to Milan where he played for Inter Milan.

    Upon his retirement, Kwadwo Asamoah has taken up a new role as a football agent.

  • You were a great player by all standards – Asamoah Gyan eulogizes Kwadwo Asamoah

    Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan has eulogized former Black Stars player, Kwadwo Asamoah as a great player by all standards.

    Kwadwo Asamoah retired from football after his agent Federico Pastorello confirmed it on social media.

    Asamoah Gyan who played with Asamoah Gyan in the Black Stars for many years took to social media to also praise the former Juventus player after hanging his boots.

    “Great player by all standards. It was great to play with you bro. Enjoy your retirement bro,” Asamoah Gyan stated.

    Kwadwo Asamoah had a good partnership with Gyan during their playing days.

    Kwadwo Asamoah is fondly remembered for his superb assist to Asamoah Gyan to score a goal against Portugal at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

    The midfielder who spent most of his career in Italy playing for Juventus, Udinese, Inter and Bologna won 12 titles in the Italian league.

    Source:ghanweb.com

  • How Ghanaians on social media reacted to Kwadwo Asamoah’s retirement

    Some Ghanaians on social media have bid their farewell to former Black Stars skipper, Kwadwo Asamoah, who has announced his retirement.

    Former Juventus player Kwadwo Asamoah officially closed his professional chapter on Tuesday, October 5, 2022.

    After a meeting with his agent, Pastorello, following the decision to retire, Kwadwo Asamoah took to social media to post, “Amazing time. Always a pleasure working with you Federico Pastorello.”

    Following the announcement, Ghanaians have flooded Twitter with farewell messages as Kwadwo Asamoah is among the top trending topics on Ghana Twitter.

    While many wished him well in his future endeavours, others reminisced about his sumptuous assist against Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

    In his national team career, Kwadwo Asamoah featured 74 times for the Black Stars, scored four goals, and featured in both the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and Brazil in 2014.

    Whereas in his club career, he won 13 trophies while spending a chunk of his career in Italy, playing for five different Serie A sides.

    He won six Serie A titles, four Coppa Italia trophies and added three Italian Super Cups to take his total trophy count to 13.

    Source: Ghanaweb

  • Sharing the pitch with you was a joy; enjoy your retirement – Stephen Appiah to Kwadwo Asamoah

    Ghana legend, Stephen Appiah has extended a message of goodwill to former Black Stars teammate Kwadwo Asamoah on his retirement.

    As reported by your most trusted football online portal in Ghana, Kwadwo Asamoah has decided to hang his boots.


    Having learned of the decision, Stephen Appiah has taken to his social media to remember his playing days together with Kwadwo Asamoah.

    In a post, he says it was a joy to have played with the multiple Italian Serie A champion.

    “Sharing the pitch with you was an absolute joy. Enjoy retirement bro,” Stephen Appiah shared on Twitter on Thursday evening.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Ghanaian defender Kwadwo Asamoah retires at 33

    Former Juventus and Inter full-back Kwadwo Asamoah has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 33.

    Asamoah, who was capped 74 times by Ghana and appeared at two World Cups, most recently featured for Cagliari at club level in the 2020-21 season.

    He confirmed on social media he has officially called time on one chapter of his career and will now become a player agent.

    Versatile defender Asamoah started his career at Udinese and made 279 appearances in Serie A – the most for an African player in the competition’s history.

    Asamoah joined Juve from Udinese in July 2012 and won 13 titles across six seasons with the Turin giants before spending two years with Inter.

    Injuries curtailed his time at Cagliari, for whom he made his final appearance in a goalless draw against Milan in May 2021.

     

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  • Retirement: Former Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah hangs boots

    The 33-year-old had a successful career in Italy, where he played for Cagliar, Udinese, Juventus, and Inter Milan.

    Kwadwo Asamoah, a former midfielder for Ghana and Juventus, plans to hang his football boots and start a career as a sports agent.

    The 33-year-old enjoyed an illustrious career in Italy, where he played for Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.

    In a post on social media by his agent, Federico Pastorello said the multiple Serie A winner has decided to become a player’s representative.

    Asamoah’s best days in football came during his time with Juventus, where he won the Serie A six times and the Coppa Italia four times.

    He was also part of the Juventus team that reached the finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2014 and 2017, losing both games to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

    He left Juventus to join Inter Milan in 2018, spending two seasons with the Nerazurris before joining Cagliari in 2020. He played 74 times for the Black Stars of Ghana and was a member of the national team at the World Cup in 2014, in Brazil.

    Earlier, Sports Brief reported that renowned Black Stars player Kwadwo Asamoah has made a remarkable history in Serie A after becoming the African player with the highest appearances of all time in the league.

    Kwadwo Asamoah was able to bag the achievement after he was substituted in the 77th minute in the recent match between his club Cagliari and Crotone.

    This appearance brought the midfielder’s total number of caps in Serie A to 271 which outdoes the record that was previously held by Sulley Muntari at 270.

    Kwadwo Asamoah has sent a message of goodwill to Giorgio Chiellini after announcing he will be leaving Juventus at the end of the season.

    The Euro 2020 winner leaves Juventus after 17 seasons and could be moving to Major League Soccer as reported in Italy.

    However, in a heartwarming message from former teammate Kwadwo Asamoah, he wished Chiellini the best in the future and also thanked him for helping him become a better player.

  • Free-agent Kwadwo Asamoah keen on joining Serie A team

    Ghana international, Kwadwo Asamoah has given an indication that he hopes to sign for an Italian Serie A club in the January transfer window.

    The midfielder who excels when deployed in a left-wing-back role parted ways with Inter Milan last summer on mutual consent to become a free agent.

    After several months, Kwadwo Asamoah is on the move and has been linked with a few clubs in the Italian top-flight league.

    In an interview with BBC SPORT AFRICA, the Black Stars asset has revealed why he might potentially sign for an Italian club before the January transfer window shuts.

    “Italy is my second home and when I think about my career I can’t help but think about Serie A. I’ve been here for 12-13 years, I’ve spent more time here than in my country. And to be honest I love being here, Kwadwo Asamoah said.

    He continued, “During my career I have had many opportunities to go to the Premier or other leagues, but I have adapted here, both for football and my lifestyle and this has not allowed me to choose other tournaments. I feel at home and I want to stay here even when I finish playing.

    According to sources, Kwadwo Asamoah is being chased by Sampdoria as well as Genoa.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Serie A side Udinese join race to re-sign Kwadwo Asamoah – Reports

    Italian Serie A outfit, Udinese Calcio have joined the race to re-sign Kwadwo Asamoah in January according to reports in Italy.

    Footballghana.com has exclusively reported that Asamoah is likely to join Sampdoria in January after the head coach of the side, Claudio Ranieri looks to improve his with the addition of the right wing-back.

    However, Udinese have also expressed their interest in signing the 32-year-old again.

    Asamoah terminated his contract with Inter Milan at the end of last season but failed to secure a move due to injury crisis.

    The Ghana international has also been linked with moves to the MLS and Turkey.

    In June 2008, Asamoah was signed by Serie A club Udinese where he established himself and became a linchpin for both clubs.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah intensifies training ahead of January move to Sampdoria

    Black Stars midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah has intensified his personal training ahead of his imminent move to Serie A side Sampdoria.

    The free-agent has been training as he continues to keep his fitness for the January Winter transfer window.

    Asamoah was close to joining Sampdoria on the Summer deadline transfer day but following a last-minute hitch, the move stalled.

    However, sources close to the player have revealed to GHANASoccernet.com that Sampdoria manager Claudio Ranieri is a big fan of the versatile player and wants him in January.

    The former Udinese and Juventus player terminated his contract with Inter Milan at the end of last season.

    Kwadwo Asamoah’s agent Federico Pastorello has a good relationship with Sampdoria, having facilitated the arrivals of Andrien Silva, Antonio Candreva, and Keita Balde.

    The Ghana international has also been linked with moves to the MLS and Turkey.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • FC Porto continue talks to sign Ghanas Kwadwo Asamoah

    Talks between representatives of Kwadwo Asamoah and officials of FC Porto have intensified with the Portuguese club keen on securing the services of the Ghana international.

    The experienced wing-full-back who can play as a midfielder ended his stay with Inter Milan in the summer transfer window and is now a free agent.

    While many reports have linked him with transfers to a number of clubs, Italian portal Tuttosport says there are talks with Porto and the club is now the preferred destination.

    According to the news outlet, talks could be completed at the end of this week with the two parties likely to reach an agreement for a deal to happen.

    If subsequent news comes out good, a pre-contract could be signed that will see Kwadwo Asamoah sealing a move to FC Porto in the winter transfer window.

    Previously, the Ghana asset had successful spells with Udinese, Juventus, and Inter Milan.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • FC Porto interested in signing Kwadwo Asamoah

    Ghanaian international Kwadwo Asamoah is set to join Portuguese giants FC Porto according to reports in the media.

    The 32-year old currently is a free agent after parting ways with Inter Milan in the summer.

    The former Juventus wing-back was reported to be joining Sampdoria before transfer deadline day but the deal broke down in the last minute.

    Asamoah has been linked to clubs in the Serie B and the Major League Soccer but the Black Stars midfielder is weighing up options of taking a challenge outside Italy.

    He might consider Porto who are also interested in signing him as a back up for Zaidu Sanusi.

    Kwadwo Asamoah has had stints with Italian side Udinese, Juventus and Inter Milan.

    He was won a lot of laurels with Juventus and was part of the squad that played in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona which they lost.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Baba Iddrisu, Kwadwo Asamoah model in new Black Stars jersey

    Ghana duo Baba Iddrisu and Kwadwo Asamoah modelled in the newly unveiled Black Stars jerseys for the 2020/21 football season.

    The Real Mallorca star was seen holding the away jersey with Kwadwo Asamoah, who plays for Inter Milan in the white home jersey.

    The Puma kit is a confirmation of the jerseys leaked by footy headlines, a story GHANASoccernet.com broke a week ago.

    The home jerseys is predominantly white, white Black kente like design weaved in and a huge Black Star at the heart.

    The Away jersey consists of the traditional Ghana colours of Red, Gold and Green with the Black Stars. Same like the home jersey, the yellow colour dominates with bits of red and green weave like kente.

    Puma are the kit sponsors for the Ghana national teams.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Kwadwo Asamoah emerges as a transfer target of Cagliari

    Ghana International Kwadwo Asamoah is being courted by Caligari Calcio with the Italian outfit keen on a summer swoop for the Inter Milan midfielder.

    The former Juventus man endured a difficult campaign in the 2019/2020 football season where he was limited to playing time in the Serie A and the European campaign of the Nerazzurri as a result of multiple injury setbacks which left him sidelined for the most parts of the season.

    In the midst of the summer transfer window, sources have confirmed that Inter Milan is ready to ship out Kwadwo Asamoah after deciding to move on from the versatile midfielder who also excels when deployed in a left–wing-back role.

    Today, the latest information picked up is indicating that the Ghana asset is on the radar of Cagliari. According to reports, the team is bent on reinforcing this summer and has identified Kwadwo Asamoah as one of a few players with the needed quality.

    The Serie A club hence joins the likes of Hellas Verona, Crotone, and a couple of clubs from Turkey interested in signing the 31-year old this summer.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah loses Black Stars captaincy

    Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has taken over from Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah as Ghana deputy skipper but Swansea City attacker Andre Ayew has maintained his place as the main captain.

    Twenty-seven-year-old Partey, who made his international debut in 2016, and Ayew, are expected to lead the Black Stars through the remainder of 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

    The new development, as settled on by new national team coach CK Akonnor, was announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Sunday.

    “The Technical team of the senior national team, the Black Stars, upon a broad consultation, has maintained Andre Ayew as captain of the side,” the GFA published on their official website.

    “The Swansea City attacker who led Ghana to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, maintains his position as leader of the team despite changes at the technical realm of the senior national team.

    “In a related development, Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico Madrid has been appointed as first vice-captain while Richard Ofori steps in as second vice-captain.

    “The trio will lead the team as the Black Stars go through the remaining Africa Cup of Nation qualifiers as well as the qualifying games for the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar and subsequent tournaments.”

    Initially deputy Ghana skipper, Ayew was handed the Ghana armband by then Black Stars coach James Kwasi Appiah ahead of the 2019 Afcon in Egypt.

    Appiah also named Asamoah as deputy skipper.

    Ayew’s promotion happened under controversial circumstances as predecessor Asamoah Gyan sensationally retired from international football over his displeasure after being stripped of the captaincy.

    The former Sunderland forward, who was instead handed the more advisory ‘general captain’ role usually held by a senior member of the team, however, rescinded his retirement decision and joined the Black Stars squad for Afcon.

    The tournament ultimately ended in a disappointing Round of 16 elimination for the four-time champions.

    In the twilight of their careers, 34-year-old Gyan and deputy skipper Kwadwo Asamoah, 31, have both not received a call-up since the continental showpiece in Egypt over a year ago, prompting rumours about a near-end of their international careers and an imminent makeover in the Black Stars leadership positions.

    Akonnor replaced Appiah as new Ghana coach in January but he is yet to lead the team into action in nine months owing to the international calendar disruptions by the coronavirus pandemic.

    The Black Stars will return to action with an Afcon qualifying double-header against Sudan in November.

    Source: goal.com

  • Ghana star Kwadwo Asamoah set for Inter Milan exit

    Kwadwo Asamoah is among four Inter Milan players who will leave at the end of the season, according to a report from Italian media outlet Calciomercato.com

    The Ghana international is struggling for game time in Antonio Conte’s side despite recovering from injury.

    Asamoah will leave due to his many physical problems, having missed at least 18 games through injury this season.

    He has been linked with a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce.

    Diego Godin, Matias Vecino, and Sebastiano Esposito are the rest of the players to be shown the exit.

    Godin this is because he struggled to adapt to the three-man defense, whilst Conte never appreciated Vecino, even attempting to sell him in January.

    Esposito will leave on loan at the end of the season, the report continues, with a likely destination being Parma.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • ‘Conte always wants the best from all of us’- Inter ace Kwadwo Asamoah

    Black Stars and Inter Milan star Kwadwo Asamoah admits manager Antonio Conte is very demanding of his players and wants the best from every player.

    The left-back is yet to make an appearance for the Nerazzuri’s since the return of the Serie A despite recovering fully from an injury setback.

    “I went back to making the fifth in midfield: a role that I like but that involves a lot of sacrifice. All of us on the team know what to do,” Asamoah told the media. “Conte always wants the best from all of us but above all he prepares us to the best: in the game but also in training,” he added.

    “I miss scoring. I don’t think about it when I play because my goal is to help the team win games, but I can’t wait to find the joy of the goal. It would be a charge of energy and trust.”

    Asamoah was an unused substitute as the Italian giants suffered a shock defeat to Bologna on Sunday night.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Kwadwo Asamoah eyes injury return against Sassuolo

    Ghana and Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah is hoping to make an injury return against Sassuolo on Wednesday in the Serie A.

    The 31-year-old had been sidelined with an injury since December 6 against AS Roma.

    Kwadwo Asamoah was named in Inter squad for the first time this year against Sampdoria on Sunday.

    Inter defeated Sampdoria 2-1 in the game to keep their league title hopes alive.

    Kwadwo Asamoah in a post on social media was happy with the team’s win against Sampdoria and in a post on social media hopes to be ready and fit for the next game against Sassuolo.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah delighted with victory over Sampdoria in serie A return

    Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah is delighted after Inter Milan resumed Serie A with victory over Sampdoria on Sunday night.

    The Nerazzurri’s defeated Sampdoria 2-1 to close the game on leaders Juventus to six points.

    Asamoah who was an unused substitute watched his side dominate and beat the visitors at San Siro to keep their Serie A title hopes alive.

    “Great guys. The best way to restart!’ he posted on social media after the game.

    Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku scored his 18th league goal of the season to put Inter ahead after just 10 minutes.

    The ex-Manchester United striker Lukaku struck from 10 yards and celebrated by taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

    His striking partner and Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez made it 2-0 but Morten Thorsby pulled one back from close range for Sampdoria.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of tigpost.co. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Kwadwo Asamoah steps up training ahead of Serie A resumption

    Inter Milan wing-back Kwadwo Asamoah has stepped up preparations ahead of the resumption of the Serie A against Sampdoria on Sunday.

    The 31-year-old has been keeping shape in training at the Suning Training Centre ahead of the visit of Sampdoria.

    The Ghana international has recovered from his injury problems after struggling with playing time due to the setback.

    He is expected to be in full shape ahead of the Serie clash against Sampdoria on the return of football in the European country.

    The Ghanaian full back arrived at Inter on a free transfer in the Summer of 2018 following the expiration of his deal at Juventus.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Meet the beautiful wife and children of this Ghanaian football star

    Kwadwo Asamoah was born on the 9th of December 1988. He is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for Italian club Inter Milan and the Ghana national team. Mainly a left midfielder or left-back, he has also occasionally been employed as a central midfielder.

    A dynamic, hardworking, energetic, versatile and tactically intelligent player, Asamoah is primarily known for his pace, strength, stamina, and his outstanding technical characteristics, as well as his ability to read the game; although he primarily serves as a ball-winner, these attributes allows him to be effective both offensively and defensively, and enables him to play in several positions along the pitch in defence or midfield. A predominantly left-footed player, with Juventus, Asamoah has usually been deployed as a full-back, wing-back, or wide-midfielder on the left flank, although he had previously also been used in the centre as a defensive, central, box-to-box, or offensive midfielder prior to joining the club, and even in the “mezzala” role. In addition to his physical and athletic attributes, he is a very agile footballer, with good vision and an ability to make attacking runs and get into good offensive positions from which he can create chances for teammates with through balls or deliveries into the area from the wing; he is also a neat passer, a powerful striker of the ball from distance, and a skilful dribbler. Despite his ability, Asamoah has often been sidelined through injury.

    He began his professional career with Italian club Udinese in 2008; his consistent performances earned him a transfer to Juventus in 2012, where, with his energy, versatility, and technical skills, he played a key role in helping the club to six consecutive Serie A titles between 2013 and 2018, among other titles, although his appearances at the club were limited by injuries during his later seasons. He joined Inter in 2018. At international level, he has represented Ghana in four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, and two FIFA World Cups.

    Asamoah was awarded CAF Most Promising African Player in 2010 and named Ghana Player of the Year twice consecutively for 2012 and 2013. In 2013, Asamoah was ranked as the 27th best footballer in the world by Bloomberg.

    Honours:

    Serie A: 201213, 201314, 201415, 201516, 201617, 201718

    Coppa Italia: 201415, 201516, 201617, 201718

    Supercoppa Italiana: 2012, 2013, 2015.

    Individual Awards:

    CAF Most Promising African Player: 2010

    Ghana Player of the Year: 2012, 2013

    CAF Team of the Year: 2014

    Serie A Team of the Year: 201314

    In 2012, Kwadwo Asamoah got married to a very beautiful wife by the name Abena. They have been in marriage since 2012. The couple shares two cute children, Jason (son) and Jada Asamoah (daughter).

    The family lives in Turin, Italy. Kwadwo has, however, been secretive about his family background and prefers to have a low profile. Nevertheless, his younger sibling, Gabriel Asamoah, once appeared on the headlines back in 2013 when he was in trials with Udinese Football Club.

    Throwback to when Asamoah almost had a big fight with his wife when he was accused by a Germany-based Ghanaian lady, Ohemaa Glory that Asamoah has been making overtures at her.

    According to Ohemaa who has been regularly sharing stunning photos on Instagram, the former Juventus man slid into her DM for her number and after she refused, he blocked her.

    Asamoah replied to the claim saying that was it bad to ask for a number?

    It caused havoc on social media as people wondered why a married man will be asking for a lady’s number on social media.

    For many of them who jumped to Kwadwo Asamoah’s defense, Ohemaa Glory was only trying to tarnish the image of the footballer.

    Source: operanewsapp.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah resumes training at Inter Milan

    Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has resumed training at Inter Milan after an enforced break by the coronavirus.

    Asamoah and his teammates all tested negative for coronavirus last week Friday as they underwent both swab and antibody testing ahead of a possible return of the domestic football.

    The 31-year-old was put through his paces together with his teammates as Antonio Conte’s side intensify preparations at the Suning Training Centre.

    Serie A has been suspended since March 9 and the government has yet to decide if it will allow the season to be completed.

    Asamoah’s campaign has been plight by injuries, having made only 11 appearances for Antonio Conte’s side.

    He has been linked with a summer move to some clubs in Europe including Fenerbahçe, Hoffenheim, and Watford.

    On Saturday, the Bundesliga became the first major European league to re-start since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah on the verge of Inter Milan exit

    Ghanaian Kwadwo Asamoah is reportedly on the verge of leaving Italian giants Inter Milan this summer after struggling for consistency this campaign.

    Asamoah has been rarely used by manager Antonio Conte due to recurrent injuries and is said to have made up his mind of leaving.

    The wing-back has suffered different injuries during the season, limiting him to just 11 appearances in all competitions.

    Ghanasoccernet understands, the 31-year-old has started speaking with some clubs, notably Turkish side Fernabache.

    Kwadwo Asamoah joined Inter in 2018 after six trophy-laden years at Juventus.

    He has played 40 matches and scored one for the Nerazzurri.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Watford and Fenerbahce show interest in Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah

    Inter full-back Kwadwo Asamoah has proposals from Watford and Fenerbahce, having barely featured at San Siro this term.

    The Ghana international is now 31 years old and his contract with the Nerazzurri runs until June 2021.

    Antonio Conte has not looked to Asamoah this season, giving him only 11 competitive appearances between Serie A and the Champions League.

    According to FCInterNews.it, he is destined to leave Italy this summer, with two intriguing offers.

    The first is from Watford, which would be a reunion of sorts, seeing as the Premier League club is owned by the Pozzo family.

    Asamoah spent much of his Serie A career with their other side, Udinese.

    The other proposal comes from Fenerbahce in Turkey and they are prepared to match his current Inter salary over a two-year contract.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Kwadwo Asamoah attracting interest from England and Turkey

    Out of favor Inter Milan star Kwadwo Asamoah is attracting interest from clubs in England and Turkey.

    The versatile midfielder has struggled for playing under Antonio Conte this season, making only 11 competitive appearances.

    The 31- year-old has just one year left on his deal at the San Siro, leading to speculation the Nerazzurri will cash in on the Ghanaian international.

    According to FCInterNews.it, he is destined to leave Italy this summer, with two intriguing offers.

    The first is from Watford, which would be a reunion of sorts, seeing as the Premier League club is owned by the Pozzo family.

    Asamoah spent much of his Serie A career with their other side, Udinese.

    The other proposal comes from Fenerbahce in Turkey and they are prepared to match his current Inter salary over a two-year contract.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah pops up on the radar of English side Watford

    Ghana defender Kwadwo Asamoah has emerged on the radar of English Premier League side Watford ahead of the summer transfer window.

    The 31-year old’s future at Inter Milan remains uncertain, despite a year left on his contract.

    Asamoah has struggled with injuries this season, making only eleven competitive appearances for the Nerazurris.

    Manager Antonio Conte was forced to make a move for former Manchester United captain Ashley Young to replace the Ghanaian in Inter’s starting line up.

    The ex-Juventus midfielder’s links with Watford is seen as a sort of reunion with the Pozzo family, owners of Udinese, where Asamoah spent four seasons.

    Asamoah has spent 12 years in Italy, playing for Udinese, Juventus and now Inter Milan.

    The Ghana international has also been linked with a move to Turkey to join giants Galatasaray.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Kwadwo Asamoah receives proposals from Watford and Fenerbahce

    Inter full-back Kwadwo Asamoah has proposals from Watford and Fenerbahce, having barely featured at San Siro this term.

    The Ghana international is now 31 years old and his contract with the Nerazzurri runs until June 2021.

    Antonio Conte has not looked to Asamoah this season, giving him only 11 competitive appearances between Serie A and the Champions League.

    According to FCInterNews.it, he is destined to leave Italy this summer, with two intriguing offers.

    The first is from Watford, which would be a reunion of sorts, seeing as the Premier League club is owned by the Pozzo family.

    Asamoah spent much of his Serie A career with their other side, Udinese.

    The other proposal comes from Fenerbahce in Turkey and they are prepared to match his current Inter salary over a two-year contract.

    Source: football-italia.net

  • Kwadwo Asamoah has not retired from Black Stars – Father claims

    Inter Milan star Kwadwo Asamoah has barely played for the senior national team the Black Stars with the last invitation being the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt.

    Even at that tournament he was a bit part player as he only had 3 cameo appearances for the team.

    Since 2019 the player has not availed himself for national team call ups and even before the last Afcon he had gone on a long self-imposed national team break.

    He went on a four-year self-imposed sabbatical in 2014 only to make a return to the Black Stars in 2018, before taking a break from national duty in 2014, he was a regular feature in the Black Stars producing a run of fine performances in the qualifiers for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

    Father of the Inter Milan star,Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Asamoah says his son has not retired or stopped playing for the Black Stars but will come when the time is right and he is handed a call up.

    “I’m not worried about my son’s exclusion from the Black Stars that’s how the game is some go and others replace them because there are up and coming kids too who must be given the chance to come and play for the Black Stars.”

    “When there is the chance for him to play he will come at the right time.”he told Ashh Fm in an interview.

    “Kwadwo Asamoah has not retired from the Black Stars, he will come when the time is right and he is handed a call up.” He emphasized.

    The utility player who made his debut for Ghana in 2008 has made 73 appearances for the country scoring four goals.

    Source: Ghanaguardian.com

  • Coronavirus: Kwadwo Asamoah donates $20,000 to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

    Ghana International Kwadwo Asamoah has donated $20,000 to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) towards the COVID-19 fight in Ghana.

    The player who is currently in Italy says the donation is his contribution to the global pandemic which has brought sporting activities across the globe to a halt.

    Asamoah who hails from the Ashanti Region believed it was appropriate to make donation to the region he grew up in.

    The presentation of the cheque was done by Kwadwo Asamoah’s father today, April 14.

    Kwadwo Asamoah has been one of Ghana’s finest players the last decade, playing for big sides such as Juventus and Inter Milan in that period.

    He has also featured prominently for the Black Stars in the last few years, even though injuries has forced him to go in and out of the national side on a few occasions.

    Ghana has so far recorded 636 cases of the coronavirus with 8 people confirmed dead from the disease.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Asamoah, Agyemang-Badu and Duncan to be tested of COVID-19 in May before Serie A restarts

    Players in the Serie A including the Ghanaian contingent will be tested for COVID-19 next month before the season restarts.

    The Italian serie A has been on suspension since March 9 following the spread of the coronavirus, with the European country being one of the hardest hit after thousands of death recorded.

    Inter Milan’s Kwadwo Asamoah, Hellas Verona’s Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and Fiorentina’s Alfred Duncan are all expected to be tested before the season continues.

    President of the federation revealed there are plans for testing to commence in May.

    “As soon as the conditions are right, we’ll finish the championship,” said federation president Gabriele Gravina.

    Speaking to Sky Sports Italia, he added: “Soon, there will be a meeting. We will establish the procedure which we will then communicate.

    “We will start, I hope, at the beginning of May with tests to ensure that players are negative and training can follow.

    “Will we play through the summer? We don’t have a deadline but the idea is to finish the championships.”

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah set to join Fenerbache in the summer transfer window

    Inter Milan defender Kwadwo Asamoah is set to join Turkish giants Fenerbache in the summer transfer window.

    The 31-year old rejected an offer from German side TSG Hoffenheim to move to Turkey where it is believed his place in the team is secured.

    Asamoah began this season brightly but injuries have hindered his campaign and has not featured for the Nerazurri’s since October in their 2-1 win over Brescia.

    The former Juventus player’s injury problems forced manager Antonio Conte to sign former Manchester United wing-back Ashley Young.

    Kwadwo Asamoah has made only eight serie A appearances this season.

    The left-back who can also play in midfield has spent his entire career in Italy since leaving Ghana in 2008

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Fenerbache express interest in Inter midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah

    Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbache are interested in Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah ahead of the summer transfer window.

    Fenerbache are set to make a loan move for the midfielder, who has a year left on his contract at Inter.

    The Turkish giant could then make a permanent move after the loan spell.

    The Inter Milan star has seen his bright start to the season curtailed by a series of injuries with Nerazurri’s boss Antonio Conte bringing in former Manchester United captain Ashley young to fill Asamoah’s position.

    Asamoah has been out since picking up an injury in Inter’s 2-1 win over Brescia last October.

    Despite his injury troubles this season, the 31-year old has made 11 appearances in all competitions for the Milan based club.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Coronavirus: Kwadwo Asamoah sends message to affected victims

    Inter Milan’s Kwadwo Asamoah has shown his support for the people of Ghana affected by the coronavirus.

    The pandemic has affected more than half a million people globally.

    Ghana has recorded 136 cases and four deaths, the second highest in the West African subregion behind Burkina Faso.

    Asamoah’s base of Italy has been the most hit in Europe with more than 80,000 cases and 9,000 deaths.

    The 31-year-old had recently narrated the ordeal in Italy, calling it “worrying and “scary”.

    “All my support and love to the people affected by the Covid-19, especially in Ghana,” Asamoah posted on Twitter.

    “Please follow the rules and take all precautions to avoid the spread.”

    Asamoah had been the main left wing-back for Inter under Antonio Conte for the early part of the season until he suffered a knee injury in October which has limited him to just an 18 minute cameo since then.

    He has since lost his place to January recruit Ashley Young.

    Source: Goal.com

  • Listen to the President and doctors – Italy based Kwadwo Asamoah warns

    Inter Milan star Kwadwo Asamoah has warned Ghanaian to follows the necessary precautionary steps to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

    Ghana has seen the number of cases grow from 25 to 68 within just 48 hours and the player who plies his traded in the most affected country in Europe, Italy, says the virus is no respecter of human and Ghanaians should take precautions to avoid the spread.

    “The threat of the Coronavirus is real and it is no respecter of persons. I urge all Ghanaians to follow rules and regulations and I want them to listen to the President and our doctors,” he told Citi FM Sports.

    “Wash your hands often and use the sanitisers. Avoid touching your face and avoid crowded places. Let us avoid handshakes, kisses and hugs.

    “I know this is tough for us as Ghanaians since we respect handshakes a lot. However, this is a difficult time and we need to understand these measures and stay safe.

    Ghana has banned all social gatherings and sporting events that has more than 25 members. The country is also encouraging people to stay home to curtail the situation at hand.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Injury-plagued Kwadwo Asamoah likely to leave Inter Milan

    Inter Milan and Ghanaian player Kwadwo Asamoah is close to the end of the road with the Nerazurri’s as his physical condition has taken a toll on him.

    The versatile players has more than often been out injured this season with one injury or the other.

    Despite Antonio Conte’s esteem for the Ghanaian, the latter could leave for physical reasons. He was part of the starting line up at the beginning of the season, but the former Juventus man has now found less space in the team due to physical problems.

    He has been tormented by a troublesome knee cartilage problem, which already in 2014 had forced him to stop.

    The purchase of Ashley Young in January has inevitably pushed Asamoah down the pecking order.

    The player has a contract with Inter Milan until June 2021 and receives around € 3 million per season.

    Asamoah’s lack of physical reliability of the former Juventus player could push Inter to sell him.

    In addition to Asamoah, Cristiano Biraghi could also leave at the end of the season.

    The idea of ??the Inter club would be to invest in another left midfielder that can alternate with Ashley Young.
    Inter think of Marcos Alonso

    The name associated with the Milanese company is that of Marcos Alonso.

    The Chelsea player has already been trained by Antonio Conte in London . The Spaniard this season is not considered indispensable by Frank Lampard and could leave England for the right price.

    Among other things, Chelsea are already working on a substitute: they like the former Inter man Alex Telles (currently at Porto) and Ben Chilwell from Leicester.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah linked with €4 million move to TSG Hoffenheim

    Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah could be sold to German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim for €4 million.

    The Ghana international has been restricted to few matches due to his physical frailties.

    His persistent knee problems forced the club to sign England international Ashley Cole from Manchester United.

    Asamoah’s current contract with the Nerazzurri expires in June 2021 and the would like to cash in on him.

    His agent Federico Pastorello has an excellent relationship with Hoffenheim and that could make his move easy.

    Asamoah, 31, has played just 8 Serie A matches this season.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah to quit Inter Milan at the end of the season

    Kwadwo Asamoah will end his marriage with Inter Milan at the end of the season as Footballghana has confirmed already.

    The 31-year-old contract with the club expires in June 2020 but the club have shown no interest in renewing his contract.

    According to Italian Newspaper Gazetta, Asamoah will move out in the coming transfer window as they have already started talks with 23-year-old Greek left-wing back Kostas Tsimkas who features for Olympiacos Piraeus.

    Asamoah is currently being handle by renowned Italian agent Federico Pastorello and possible destinations for him this summer will be Napoli, Lazio or TSG Hoffenheim.

    However, Fernebache have also emerged as a strong contender for Asamoah’s signature.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah axed as Victor Moses makes Inter Milan’s Europa League squad

    Ghana’s Kwadwo Asamoah has been left out of Italian club Inter Milan’s squad for the knockout phase of the 2019/20 Europa League.

    The 31-year-old played three times for Inter Milan in Champions League as they finished third in Group F and dropped down into the Europa League.

    Inter’s new signings of Victor Moses and Christian Eriksen who joined in the winter transfer window have been included in the 22-man squad.

    List A

    1 Samir Handanovic
    2 Diego Godin
    5 Roberto Gagliardini
    6 Stefan de Vrij
    7 Alexis Sanchez
    8 Matias Vecino
    9 Romelu Lukaku
    10 Lautaro Martinez
    11 Victor Moses
    12 Stefano Sensi
    13 Andrea Ranocchia
    15 Ashley Young
    20 Borja Valero
    23 Nicolò Barella??????
    24 Christian Eriksen
    27 Daniele Padelli
    33 Danilo D’Ambrosio
    34 Cristiano Biraghi
    37 Milan Skriniar
    77 Marcelo Brozovic
    87 Antonio Candreva
    95 Alessandro Bastoni

    List B

    30 Sebastiano Esposito
    31 Lorenzo Pirola
    35 Filip Stankovic
    36 Thomas Schirò
    38 Giacomo Pozzer
    41 Jacopo Gianelli

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com